Human Generated Data

Title

Races, Immigration: United States. New York. New York City. Immigrant Station: Regulation of Immigration at the Port of Entry. United States Immigrant Station, New York City: Aliens landing from barges at Ellis Island Station.

Date

c. 1903

People

Artist: J. H. Adams, American active 1900s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2369.2

Human Generated Data

Title

Races, Immigration: United States. New York. New York City. Immigrant Station: Regulation of Immigration at the Port of Entry. United States Immigrant Station, New York City: Aliens landing from barges at Ellis Island Station.

People

Artist: J. H. Adams, American active 1900s

Date

c. 1903

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2369.2

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

Transportation 97.5
Boat 97.5
Vehicle 97.5
Boat 94.9
Building 91.5
Architecture 89.9
Person 85
Human 85
Nature 82.3
Flood 82.3
Water 75.5
Waterfront 75.5
Port 66.7
Dock 66.7
Pier 66.7
Person 61.1
Vessel 57.9
Watercraft 57.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

no person 99.3
water 98.3
watercraft 97.7
vehicle 97.1
river 96.4
travel 95.6
transportation system 94.4
architecture 92.9
building 91.6
outdoors 91.5
canal 89.7
city 88.4
people 87.6
bridge 86.4
pier 84.2
reflection 80
ship 78
home 78
tourism 76.2
daylight 75.2

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

pier 100
support 91.2
device 69.5
city 40.8
architecture 40.4
river 40.1
building 37.7
water 34.8
travel 31.1
tourism 30.6
waterfront 29.2
urban 27.2
bridge 26.6
boat 26.6
palace 25.8
cityscape 25.6
town 24.2
landmark 23.5
tower 22.4
old 21
sky 20.6
house 20.3
tourist 19.2
sea 18
ship 17.7
famous 17.7
church 16.7
residence 14.9
vessel 14.8
buildings 14.2
monument 14
historic 13.8
structure 13.7
england 13.4
skyline 13.3
capital 13.3
parliament 12.8
dome 12.7
cathedral 12.6
history 12.6
street 12
landscape 11.9
night 11.6
ancient 11.3
place 11.2
houses 10.7
reflection 10.6
historical 10.4
mosque 10.1
vacation 9.8
canal 9.8
st 9.7
panorama 9.6
exterior 9.2
religion 9
new 8.9
built 8.7
scene 8.7
attraction 8.6
united 8.6
construction 8.6
culture 8.6
destination 8.4
transport 8.2
sunset 8.1
transportation 8.1
liner 8
boats 7.8
port 7.7
panoramic 7.7
medieval 7.7
light 7.4
day 7.1

Google
created on 2019-06-04

Water transportation 98.3
Vehicle 89
Boat 85.9
Ferry 80.5
Waterway 78.2
Watercraft 75.3
River 68
Steamboat 65.6
Architecture 65.5
Ship 60.8
Pier 60.2
Tourism 56.9
Motor ship 55.2
Port 54.2
Harbor 52.4
Channel 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

ship 98.6
outdoor 98.4
water 98.4
boat 97.1
watercraft 93.6
sky 86.7
vehicle 84
white 66.9
lake 55.3
building 53.2
docked 49
old 40.8
several 14.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Person
Boat 97.5%
Boat 94.9%
Person 85%
Person 61.1%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a large boat is docked at a dock -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This vintage photograph depicts Ellis Island in the early 20th century, with a view of the bustling waterfront. The large building in the background, characterized by its ornate architecture, arched windows, and distinctive towers, is the main immigration station where new arrivals to the United States were processed. In the foreground, several ferry boats are docked alongside the pier, with visible crowds of passengers either boarding or disembarking. The image reflects the historically significant role of Ellis Island as a central hub for immigration, transporting new arrivals to and from New York Harbor. The scene has a sepia tone, giving the photograph a warm, nostalgic appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a historical scene of Ellis Island, with the iconic Ellis Island Immigration Station building prominently in the background. The architecture of the building features large arched windows and intricately designed brickwork, topped with towers that are characteristic of the Beaux-Arts style. In front of the building, several steamboats are docked at the pier. These boats, likely ferry boats, are crowded with passengers, possibly immigrants arriving to be processed at the station. The water is calm, and the scene captures a moment in time during the late 19th or early 20th century, highlighting the busy and significant role of Ellis Island as a gateway for immigrants entering the United States.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a bustling harbor scene. The central focus is a large, ornate building with a domed tower, which seems to be a train station or similar public structure. In the foreground, there are several boats and ships docked at the pier, suggesting this is a busy waterfront area. The overall scene has a vintage, sepia-toned quality, indicating this is an older photograph capturing a moment in time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a historical sepia-toned photograph of Ellis Island's main building and ferry dock. The image shows the ornate architecture of the immigration station with its distinctive towers and arched windows. Several boats and ferries are docked alongside the building, which was the gateway for millions of immigrants entering the United States. The building features Beaux-Arts architecture style with its decorative elements and grand facade. The waterfront scene includes what appears to be passenger ferries used to transport people between Ellis Island and Manhattan. This photograph was likely taken in the early 1900s during the peak period of immigration processing at Ellis Island.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage photograph of a large body of water, with several boats docked along the shore. The water is calm and reflects the light from the sky above.

In the foreground, there are at least three boats visible, each with its own unique features. The boat on the left appears to be a ferry or passenger vessel, with a large open deck and a covered area at the front. The middle boat is smaller and has a more rustic appearance, with a wooden hull and a single mast. The boat on the right is also a ferry or passenger vessel, with a similar design to the one on the left.

Behind the boats, there is a large building that appears to be a terminal or station. It has a grandiose architecture, with multiple levels, arches, and a clock tower. The building is made of stone or brick and has a reddish-brown color.

The background of the image shows a clear sky with no clouds or other obstructions. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of activity and movement, as if the boats are preparing to depart or have just arrived at the terminal. The image may have been taken during a busy time of day, such as early morning or late afternoon, when the sun is casting a warm glow over the scene.

The image is likely a historical photograph, given the old-fashioned clothing and hairstyles of the people visible on the boats. The style of the building and the boats also suggests an earlier era, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the hustle and bustle of a busy waterfront scene.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image is a sepia-toned photograph of Ellis Island, with the main building and a docked ferry in the foreground. The main building features a large, ornate structure with a domed roof and a clock tower. The building's facade is adorned with intricate details, including arches, columns, and decorative trim.

In front of the main building, a docked ferry is visible, with a large crowd of people gathered on its deck. The ferry appears to be a steam-powered vessel, with a tall smokestack rising from its center. The ferry's deck is crowded with people, who are likely immigrants arriving at Ellis Island.

The background of the image shows a cloudy sky, with the Statue of Liberty visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of excitement and anticipation, as the immigrants on the ferry prepare to disembark and begin their new lives in America.

The image provides a glimpse into the history of Ellis Island, which was a major immigration processing center in the United States from 1892 to 1954. During this time, millions of immigrants passed through the island, seeking a better life in America. The image captures a moment in time when the ferry was docked at Ellis Island, and the immigrants were preparing to disembark and begin their journey to a new home.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a monochromatic picture of boats docked at a pier. The boats are probably ferries, with the one on the left having a wooden fence on the side. On the right, there are two boats, one of which has a tall chimney. The boats are docked at a pier, with a building behind them. The building has a tower with a spire, and there are several windows on the side.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

A vintage photo shows a river with three boats docked on the side. The boats are white and have wooden railings. The largest boat has a roof and a balcony with people sitting on it. The other two boats are smaller and have a chimney on top. Behind the boats is a building with a tower and a clock on top. The photo has a sepia filter and a watermark on the top right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting a waterfront scene, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Key elements include:

  • Building: On the left side of the frame is a large, ornate building with architectural details like towers, arched windows, and decorative elements. Based on its style and the ships, it might be Ellis Island.
  • Boats/Ferries: Several steam-powered boats or ferries are docked along the waterfront. They are filled with people, suggesting they are likely transporting passengers.
  • Water: The image has a body of water that reflects the sky and adds to the ambiance of the scene.

Overall Impression:

The photograph gives a sense of history, possibly capturing a moment of immigration, transportation, or travel. The sepia tone contributes to a vintage, nostalgic feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

This is a sepia-toned, historical photograph showing a waterfront scene with large buildings and docked steamboats filled with people. The architecture in the background has a European-inspired style, with arched windows, decorative stonework, and turrets. The large building appears to be a station of some sort.

In the foreground, several steamboats are docked alongside each other. The boats have multiple levels and are crowded with passengers. They appear to be white, with visible details such as railings, windows, and the names of the boats, one of which appears to be "Laura".

The water is calm, reflecting the boats and the sky. The overall impression is that of a busy harbor in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a historical scene at Ellis Island, a famous immigration inspection station in New York Harbor. The photograph, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, shows the main building of Ellis Island with its distinctive architectural features, including arched windows and a prominent tower.

In the foreground, there is a ferry or steamship docked at the pier, with people visible on its deck. This vessel was likely used to transport immigrants to and from Ellis Island. The water around the dock is calm, and the overall scene reflects the bustling activity typical of the immigration process during that era.

The sepia tone of the photograph adds to its vintage feel, capturing a significant moment in American history when Ellis Island served as the gateway for millions of immigrants entering the United States.