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# Atget Paris Collection

Welcome to the Atget Paris Collection, a carefully assembled dataset of public domain images by the esteemed photographer Eugène Atget, depicting Paris in the 1900s. This dataset, enhanced with captions generated by GPT-Vision, is designed for training AI models in recognizing and interpreting historical urban imagery.


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## Dataset Overview

- **Content**: This collection features 31 meticulously chosen images that capture the essence of Parisian life, architecture, and streetscapes as seen through Atget's lens over a century ago. The range of photographs includes storefronts, cobbled streets, and ornate doorways, offering a rich variety of scenes.
- **Source**: The original photographs are part of the public domain, accessed from the National Gallery of Art. The dataset has been curated with an added value of descriptive captions, making it a unique resource for AI training.
- **Usage**: This dataset is intended for use in training AI models for tasks such as historical photo analysis, pattern recognition in urban settings, and artistic image synthesis.

## Licensing

- The images within this dataset are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. This license permits free non-commercial use, while also prohibiting the distribution of derivative works. 
- For more detailed information about this license, please visit the [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License details](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).


## Dataset Composition

Each image in the collection is paired with a caption that has been optimized for AI training, including token shuffling, to enhance learning efficiency. This thoughtful combination of historic images and modern AI technology creates a valuable tool for developers and researchers.

## How to Use the Collection

1. **Download the Collection**: Access and download the collection via the provided link for non-commercial AI model training purposes.
2. **Review Images and Captions**: Engage with the collection to appreciate the diverse urban scenarios and detailed captions.
3. **Implement in AI Training**: Employ the dataset in training your AI models, taking advantage of the nuanced captions for advanced historical image comprehension.

## Contributions and Feedback

We value your insights and contributions. Should you have any feedback or desire to contribute additional images or captions to the collection, please reach out to us. Your participation aids in the continual enhancement of this dataset for the AI and historical research communities.

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The Atget Paris Collection is a distinctive asset for advancing AI capabilities in historical image understanding. We trust it will serve as a significant resource in your AI endeavors.