Human Generated Data

Title

Rift in the Clouds, 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.1006.126

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Rift in the Clouds, 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.1006.126

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

City 100
Metropolis 100
Urban 100
Nature 99.8
Outdoors 99.8
Weather 99.7
Architecture 99.5
Building 99.5
Office Building 99.5
Neighborhood 98.6
Sky 97.7
Pollution 87.6
Smoke 80.3
Tower 77.1
Night 77
Cloud 68
War 62.8
Storm 57.8
Cumulus 57.4
Condo 56.5
Housing 56.5
Downtown 55.2
Fog 55.1
Smog 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

city 99.5
sunset 98.9
architecture 98.9
skyline 98.6
cityscape 98.5
sky 97.8
dawn 97.4
light 97
building 96.1
travel 95.8
downtown 95.3
sun 94.8
street 94.6
landscape 94.5
no person 93.8
water 93.5
dusk 92.7
river 92.6
outdoors 92.4
dark 92.3

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

city 60
sky 57.3
skyline 50.4
architecture 46.5
cityscape 44.6
castle 43.1
urban 42.9
building 39.2
downtown 37.5
tower 35.9
buildings 35
night 34.7
structure 34.3
palace 31.5
skyscraper 31.4
sunset 29.7
billboard 28.7
atmosphere 28.4
fortification 28.3
travel 28.2
skyscrapers 26.4
signboard 23.5
dusk 22
business 21.9
river 21.4
landmark 20.8
defensive structure 20.6
town 20.4
water 20.1
tall 19.8
evening 19.7
tourism 19
scene 17.3
center 16.9
modern 16.9
office 16.3
high 15.6
harbor 15.4
business district 15.3
clouds 15.2
reflection 14.6
financial 14.3
lights 13.9
street 13.8
tourist 13.6
landscape 13.4
new 13
district 12.6
dawn 12.6
panorama 12.4
waterfront 12.4
bridge 12.3
scenic 12.3
light 12.1
metropolis 11.8
united 11.4
house 11.3
destination 11.2
famous 11.2
old 11.2
metropolitan 10.8
cloud 10.4
sea 10.2
aerial 9.7
corporate 9.5
sunrise 9.4
monument 9.4
church 9.3
historic 9.2
sun 8.8
dramatic 8.7
attraction 8.6
construction 8.6
capital 8.6
park 8.4
dark 8.4
vacation 8.2
colorful 7.9
busy 7.7
panoramic 7.7
illuminated 7.6
estate 7.6
exterior 7.4
lake 7.3
scenery 7.2

Google
created on 2019-02-03

Sky 96.3
Cloud 85.4
Atmosphere 72.9
City 70.7
Photography 62.4
Darkness 52.7
Square 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

sky 99.4
outdoor 97.7
city 54.7
cloudy 51.3
clouds 45.3
dark 35.4
day 16
crowd 0.6
cloud 0.3
sunset 0.3
travel 0.1
landscape 0.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Tower
Tower 77.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-03

a sunset over a city 85.2%
a train on a cloudy day 38.2%
a city with smoke coming out of it 38.1%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-30

-100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts an urban cityscape under a cloudy sky, with dark shadows dominating most of the scene. A bright shaft of sunlight illuminates several buildings in the center, creating a stark contrast between their warm tones and the darker surroundings. The architecture features a mix of structures with varying heights, including larger institutional buildings. Near the middle-left of the image, faint black smoke rises into the cloudy sky, adding an element of mystery or activity. In the background, part of a bridge is visible, suggesting the city is situated near a river or waterfront. Overall, the image conveys an atmospheric and dramatic mood.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image depicts an urban skyline under a dramatic sky, with thick clouds partially covering the area. The buildings in the foreground are largely in shadow, but a striking light illuminates a section of the skyline, highlighting several buildings with a warm glow. Among the buildings, a few have architectural details such as domed roofs, suggesting a mix of historical and modern structures. To the left, a faint outline of a bridge can be seen. In the center of the image, dark smoke or a cloud formation adds to the mysterious and intense atmosphere of the scene. The overall mood is dramatic, with contrasting light accentuating the architectural features of the cityscape.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a cityscape at dusk, with a dark and stormy sky. The buildings are illuminated by the fading light of day, creating a dramatic contrast between the light and dark elements in the scene.

The sky is a deep, foreboding grey, with clouds that appear to be heavy with rain. The buildings, which are likely residential or commercial structures, are silhouetted against the dark sky, their windows and rooftops glowing softly in the fading light.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and anticipation, as if the storm is about to break. The contrast between the light and dark elements in the scene creates a sense of drama and energy, drawing the viewer's eye to the center of the image.

In the background, the cityscape stretches out, with more buildings and structures visible in the distance. The image suggests a sense of urban density and activity, with the city coming alive even in the midst of a storm.

Overall, the image captures a moment of dynamic tension and energy, as the storm clouds gather and the city prepares for the night ahead.

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

The image depicts a cityscape with a dark and ominous sky, featuring a prominent building in the center that stands out from the rest. The building is illuminated by a warm light, which contrasts with the dark and gloomy atmosphere of the surrounding environment.

Key Features:

  • Central Building: The central building is the focal point of the image, with its bright illumination drawing attention to it.
  • Dark Sky: The sky above the city is dark and foreboding, with clouds that suggest an impending storm or bad weather.
  • Cityscape: The cityscape is densely populated, with numerous buildings and structures visible in the background.
  • Lighting: The lighting in the image is dramatic, with the central building being the only source of light in an otherwise dark environment.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of drama and tension, with the contrast between the bright central building and the dark surroundings creating a striking visual effect. The dark sky and clouds add to the ominous atmosphere, suggesting that something significant is about to happen.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a nighttime cityscape with a dramatic sky filled with dark clouds. In the foreground, there are several tall buildings, with some appearing to be residential or commercial structures. The buildings are illuminated by artificial lights, casting a warm glow on their facades. In the center of the image, there is a large building with a distinctive roofline and a prominent sign that reads "P.F. COLLIER & SON." This building stands out among the others due to its size and the bright lighting on its rooftop.

To the left of this central building, there is a smaller structure with a flat roof, also lit up. The image captures a sense of urban life at night, with the buildings creating a silhouette against the dark sky. The overall mood is one of a bustling city, with the lights and structures suggesting activity and life within the city.

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

The image features a cityscape at dusk, with a dark sky filled with clouds. The buildings are illuminated by artificial light, casting a warm glow. The buildings are tall and have many windows, with some of them having balconies. The buildings are of different sizes and styles, with some having a more modern design and others having a more traditional style. The image has a vintage filter, giving it a nostalgic feel.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

Here is a description of the image:

The image captures a cityscape under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The sky is filled with dark, ominous clouds, creating a sense of impending weather. In the distance, a plume of dark smoke rises into the sky, potentially from a factory or industrial source.

The cityscape consists of various buildings, mostly in shades of brown and beige. The buildings vary in height and design, some with more intricate architectural details than others. In the foreground, the lower parts of the buildings are shadowed, obscuring details, but further back, some buildings are partially illuminated, perhaps by the sun breaking through the clouds.

The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber and industrial. The contrast between the dark sky and the buildings creates a strong visual impact.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

Here's a description of the image:

The image captures a cityscape under a dramatic, cloudy sky. The overall tone is somewhat muted, with dark blue and gray dominating the sky, creating a sense of dusk or an impending storm. Buildings of varying heights and architectural styles fill the mid-ground. Some appear to be older, possibly classic, structures with ornate details. The buildings are illuminated, possibly by the setting sun. A dark plume of smoke or emissions rises from the city, adding an element of industrial activity or perhaps an accident. The lower foreground is largely in shadow, further emphasizing the contrast between the sky and the buildings. The edges of the image are rounded, reminiscent of a slide or a vintage photograph, which contributes to the overall vintage feeling of the photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an urban cityscape at what appears to be either dawn or dusk, given the lighting and the color of the sky. The skyline features a mix of buildings, including both mid-rise and high-rise structures. The buildings vary in architectural styles, with some appearing older and more ornate, while others are more modern in design.

The sky is overcast with dark clouds, suggesting an impending storm or rain. A prominent feature in the sky is a large plume of dark smoke rising from an unseen source, possibly indicating a fire or industrial activity. The buildings in the foreground are mostly shaded, while those in the background are illuminated by the setting or rising sun, giving them a warm, golden hue.

The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber and dramatic, accentuated by the contrast between the dark, stormy sky and the illuminated buildings. The photograph has a vintage feel, possibly due to the color tones and the style of the buildings, suggesting it might be from an earlier era.