Human Generated Data

Title

[Architectural study, New York]

Date

1940s-1950s

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1006.96

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

[Architectural study, New York]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1940s-1950s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1006.96

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

Pollution 99.9
Architecture 99.4
Factory 99.4
Smoke 98.6
Building 97.4
Building 96.2
Outdoors 94.7
Nature 94.7
Weather 94.7
Fog 91.8
Smog 91.8
Car 74.1
Transportation 74.1
Vehicle 74.1
City 67.8
Urban 65.7
Office Building 57.2
Brewery 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

people 98.7
smoke 98.2
building 96.5
group 95.9
street 95
monochrome 94.4
city 93.9
pollution 93.4
architecture 92.5
fog 92.2
no person 92
grinder 91.4
war 91
light 91
vehicle 90.6
vintage 90.4
waste 87.8
industry 87
adult 86.4
urban 86.4

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

ship 45.7
vessel 32.3
industry 31.6
city 29.1
industrial 29.1
factory 27.2
sky 26.9
warship 26.4
shipping 25.8
pollution 25
smoke 24.4
power 23.5
architecture 22.7
tower 22.4
chimney 21.6
container ship 20.6
cargo ship 19.9
gas 19.3
building 19.2
military vehicle 19.2
skyline 19
submarine 19
cityscape 18.9
energy 18.5
urban 18.3
river 16.9
environment 16.5
battleship 16.4
plant 15.8
water 15.3
environmental 15.1
oil 14.9
submersible 14.8
refinery 14.8
steam 14.6
port 14.4
harbor 14.4
landscape 14.1
chemical 13.5
transportation 13.4
construction 12.8
smog 12.8
boat 12.8
fuel 12.5
buildings 12.3
business 12.1
structure 12
global 11.8
sea 11.7
modern 11.2
clouds 11
transport 11
production 10.7
bridge 10.5
conveyance 10.4
tank 10.3
air 10.1
tourism 9.9
vehicle 9.9
manufacturing 9.8
warming 9.8
cloud 9.6
equipment 9.5
corporate 9.5
light 9.4
steel 9.3
craft 9.3
landmark 9
sunset 9
technology 8.9
apparatus 8.9
night 8.9
skyscrapers 8.8
pipe 8.8
aerial 8.7
travel 8.4
commerce 8.4
stack 8.3
reflection 8.1
skyscraper 7.9
fumes 7.9
manufacture 7.9
freight 7.8
toxic 7.8
dock 7.8
cargo 7.8
station 7.7
pier 7.6
heavy 7.6
commercial 7.5
evening 7.5
famous 7.4
ecology 7.3
new 7.3
container 7.2
nuclear reactor 7.2
crane 7.1
work 7.1

Google
created on 2019-02-03

City 74.4
Skyscraper 51.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

old 70.1
black and white 70.1
smoke 32
steam 27.5
factory 18.8
city 16.7
fog 13.4
monochrome 11.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Car
Building 97.4%
Building 96.2%
Car 74.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-03

a vintage photo of a train window 56.8%
a vintage photo of a train 52.5%
a vintage photo of a bus window 37.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a factory with smoke coming out of the chimney -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts an urban industrial setting, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The foreground features rooftop structures, including multiple water towers and chimneys emitting smoke, creating a hazy atmosphere. Snow is visible on the roofs, suggesting a wintry season. In the background, a large cylindrical gas storage tank looms, along with industrial frameworks. The surrounding buildings are made of brick and concrete, reflecting an older architectural style typical of dense city areas during that era. The composition conveys a gritty industrial mood with signs of urban development amidst environmental pollution.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph capturing an industrial cityscape. It likely dates back to the early to mid-20th century, given the architectural style and presence of coal smoke. The scene is dominated by several rooftop water towers and chimneys. Smoke or steam is billowing from a number of chimneys, creating a hazy atmosphere typical of industrial settings of that era. The foreground shows the roofs of several buildings, some of which are covered with a light layer of snow, suggesting it might be winter. A large cylindrical structure, possibly a gas holder or storage tank, is prominently visible in the background. The buildings appear to be multi-storied and constructed from brick or stone. The overall mood of the photo is industrial and somewhat grimy, reflective of urban centers during a time when coal and steam powered much of the industrial activity.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a cityscape, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photograph is framed by a dark border, which appears to be a scan of an old negative.

In the foreground, several buildings are visible, including a large brick building on the left side of the image, a water tower, and a smokestack emitting white smoke. A large metal structure, possibly a water tower or a silo, is also present in the foreground.

In the background, more buildings and smokestacks are visible, creating a hazy atmosphere. The sky above is overcast, adding to the overall gloomy tone of the image.

The photograph appears to have been taken from a rooftop or a high vantage point, providing a unique perspective on the cityscape. The image captures the industrial and urban landscape of the time, with its smokestacks, water towers, and brick buildings.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the city's architecture and infrastructure during the early 20th century.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an industrial area, featuring several buildings and structures. The scene is dominated by a large, cylindrical building on the right side, accompanied by a water tower to its left. In the foreground, a smaller building with a flat roof is visible, while a chimney emitting smoke rises from behind it. The background of the image shows additional buildings and structures, including another water tower and a fence.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy industrial area, with the presence of smoke and steam indicating ongoing activity. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the scene, evoking a sense of history and tradition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an urban skyline. In the foreground, there is a building with several windows and a chimney emitting smoke. The smoke is visible against the cloudy sky. There are two water tanks on the rooftop, one of which is larger and cylindrical. In the middle ground, there is a large, round structure, possibly a water tower or a storage tank, with a chimney emitting smoke. There are also several other buildings in the background.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape taken from a high vantage point, possibly from the top of a building. The photograph features several industrial structures, including two water towers, a tall chimney, and a large cylindrical tank. The water towers are cylindrical in shape, with one located on the left side of the image and the other in the center. The chimney is tall and narrow, with smoke billowing from the top. The large cylindrical tank is located on the right side of the image, with a smaller structure on top. The photograph also shows several other buildings and structures in the distance, including a tall building with many windows.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

The image shows a grayscale view of a dense urban landscape under a somewhat hazy or smoggy sky. The scene is dominated by industrial and residential buildings, with elements like water towers and smokestacks punctuating the skyline.

Several structures on rooftops catch the eye, notably water towers perched on platforms and a tall smokestack. These features suggest the presence of older buildings or industrial facilities. The building on the right is tall and narrow with numerous windows.

Smoke or steam billows from different points in the landscape, indicating industrial activity or heating systems in operation. The overall impression is of a city bustling with activity.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image captures a vintage, possibly early 20th-century, cityscape. It's a black and white photograph with a distinct, aged quality, likely a scan of a glass plate negative. The scene is dominated by industrial buildings and infrastructure.

Here are some key elements:

  • Smoke and Haze: A significant amount of smoke or haze is present, likely from industrial processes. This contributes to a heavy, possibly polluted atmosphere.
  • Buildings: There are various buildings in the composition, some with visible water towers on top, supported by metal frames. Others appear to be factories or industrial structures. A tall brick chimney is prominent, spewing smoke into the air.
  • Tanks and Structures: A large cylindrical tank is visible, possibly for gas storage. An open metal framework structure provides a backdrop.
  • Snow: The scene appears to be wintry, with what looks like snow or ice on the rooftops.
  • Composition: The image is framed, suggesting it may have been taken through a window. The composition has depth with elements receding into the background.

The overall impression is one of an industrial area in a time before environmental regulations, where factories and industry were prominent features of the urban landscape.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an industrial urban scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It features a variety of buildings, including what appear to be factories or industrial structures. Prominent in the scene are several water towers and chimneys, some of which are emitting smoke, indicating active industrial processes. The rooftops are covered in snow, suggesting that the photograph was taken during the winter. The overall atmosphere is somewhat hazy, possibly due to smoke and pollution. The architecture and the presence of industrial elements suggest a cityscape focused on manufacturing or heavy industry. The image has a vintage quality, with visible grain and wear, contributing to its historical feel.