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.1006.104

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.1006.104

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

Architecture 99.1
Building 99.1
Building 96.3
City 94.8
Office Building 85.4
Urban 82.2
Tower 80.6
Water Tower 80.6
Wall 57.9
Handrail 57.9
Condo 57.8
Housing 57.8
Outdoors 56.9
Shelter 56.9
Brick 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

monochrome 99.5
street 98.8
architecture 98.1
no person 98.1
city 96.7
window 96.5
building 95.7
old 95.2
urban 94.6
graffiti 94.5
sky 93.3
vintage 93.2
light 92.7
dark 92.4
sepia 91
empty 90.8
abandoned 90.5
retro 90.5
black and white 89.4
dirty 89.3

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

locker 59.3
building 49.3
fastener 48.1
architecture 45.6
device 37.1
restraint 37
city 31.6
tower 26.1
wall 25.4
prison 25.1
old 25.1
travel 24
sky 23.6
structure 23.5
house 23.4
urban 20.1
construction 19.7
correctional institution 19.4
town 18.6
street 18.4
ancient 18.2
landmark 18.1
brick 17.1
exterior 16.6
buildings 15.1
penal institution 14.6
cell 14.3
church 13.9
window 13.7
water tower 12.6
religion 12.6
tourism 12.4
fire alarm 12
historic 11
vintage 10.8
institution 10.7
new 10.5
modern 10.5
alarm 10.5
cityscape 10.4
reservoir 10.2
stone 10.1
light 10
architectural 9.6
downtown 9.6
billboard 9.6
tall 9.4
industry 9.4
famous 9.3
dirty 9
history 8.9
water 8.7
high 8.7
door 8.6
signboard 8
office 8
lamp 7.9
tank 7.8
scene 7.8
color 7.8
facade 7.7
skyscraper 7.7
obsolete 7.7
monument 7.5
place 7.4
vacation 7.4
safety 7.4
detail 7.2
black 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2019-02-03

Black 94.5
Monochrome 82.6
Snapshot 82.5
Architecture 81.7
Black-and-white 80.7
Building 68.2
Window 66.9
House 63.1
Photography 62.4
Rectangle 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

building 99.9
outdoor 86.8
white 65.9
black and white 65.9
street 19.5
city 18
tower 10
winter 7.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Building 99.1%
Building 96.3%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-03

a sign on the side of a building 84.4%
a tall white building 76.6%
a large white building 76.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a water tower -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

The image depicts an urban scene featuring tall buildings, primarily in grayscale or faded tones, suggesting an older photograph. On the left, there’s a white building with regularly spaced windows, while the central focus is a water tank with the text "CURRAN THEATRE" printed on it. The tank is elevated on a metal frame, positioned between two buildings; the one on the right is constructed from brick, has rectangular windows, and appears darker. In the foreground, there is also a streetlamp and part of a sign at the bottom left corner that reads "Brake Station Repairing." The overall composition feels industrial and urban, with a minimalistic sky and sparse detail.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a vertical view of an urban scene. Dominating the left side of the picture is a tall, white, rectangular building with multiple windows arranged in vertical lines. Nearby, a water tower with the words "CURRAN THEATER" is mounted on a lattice of support beams atop a lower brick building. This brick building has a flat roof and several small windows visible on its facade. In the foreground, partially visible, is a sign with the words "BRAKE STATION" and "REPAIRING" on a white wall. Additionally, a street lamp post and part of a sign or banner can also be seen in the lower center of the image. The sky is overcast, adding to the contrast of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a cityscape. The main focus is a tall building with a sign that reads "Curran Theater" on top of it. The building has a distinctive architectural style, with rows of windows and a boxy, angular design. In the foreground, there is a smaller building with the words "Brane Station" visible on it. The overall scene has a gritty, urban feel, with the buildings and structures dominating the frame.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The black and white image shows a view looking up at a tall building from street level. The building has many stories and uniform rows of windows. On top of the building is a water tower with the text "CURRY THEATRE" written on it. In the foreground is a street sign that says "BRAKE STATION" and points to the right. The overall scene has an urban, industrial feel to it based on the architecture and signage visible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This black and white photograph shows an urban scene with contrasting architectural elements. In the foreground, there's a tall white building with multiple rows of windows, and next to it stands a darker brick building. Above these buildings, a water tower is visible with "CURRAN THEAT" (likely "CURRAN THEATRE") text on it. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be a sign for a "BRAKE STATION." The image has the characteristic look of a vintage photograph, with some scratches and marks visible on the surface. The composition creates interesting geometric patterns with the vertical lines of the buildings against the sky.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a cityscape, taken from the perspective of a train window. The photograph is framed by the window, with a dark border around the edges.

In the foreground, on the left side of the image, there is a tall building with many windows. On the right side, there is a shorter building with a sign that reads "BRAKE STATION" in large letters. In the center of the image, there is a water tower with the words "CURRAN THEATRE" written on it.

The background of the image shows a gray sky, suggesting that the photograph was taken on an overcast day. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of urban decay, with the old buildings and worn-out signs giving off a sense of neglect and abandonment.

The image appears to be a nostalgic snapshot of a bygone era, capturing a moment in time when the city was still vibrant and bustling. However, the faded colors and worn-out textures of the photograph also suggest that it may have been taken many years ago, perhaps in the mid-20th century.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring a prominent water tower and several buildings. The water tower, situated in the center of the image, bears the inscription "CURRAN THEATRE" on its side. It is positioned atop a brick building with multiple windows, which appears to be a theater or performance venue.

To the left of the water tower stands a tall, white building with numerous windows, likely an apartment complex or office building. In the foreground, a sign reading "BRAKE STATION" is visible, suggesting that it may be a garage or repair shop. The overall atmosphere of the image evokes a sense of urbanity and industrial activity, with the water tower serving as a focal point amidst the surrounding architecture.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring two prominent buildings. The first building on the left is a tall, white structure with multiple windows, and it has a sign that reads "BRAKE STATION" at the bottom. The second building, situated to the right of the first, is a shorter, brick-walled building with many windows. On top of this brick-walled building, there is a water tower with the words "CURRAN THEATRE" painted on it. There are also two streetlights visible in the image.

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

The image is in black and white, and it appears to be a vintage photo of a building with a water tank on top. The building is tall and has many windows. On the right side, there is a street light pole, and there are some signs on the building. One of the signs reads "CURRAN THEATRE", while the other one reads "BRAKE STATION". The sky is clear.

Google Gemini

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

This is a black and white outdoor shot of buildings, seemingly captured from within a window or frame.

To the left, a tall, light-colored building ascends, marked by a grid of windows on its façade. A partial view of what seems to be a lower building with the signage "BRAKE STATION" is seen in the bottom left corner.

The background features a taller, darker brick building. Perched atop this building is a water tower. The water tower bears the text "CURRAN THEATRE".

A street light post stands in front of the brick building. The sky above is overcast and fairly uniform in color.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken from a film negative or slide, as suggested by the border. It presents an urban scene dominated by buildings.

Key elements:

  • Buildings: A tall, light-colored brick building with many evenly spaced windows on the left. The right side features a darker brick building that is lower in height.
  • Water Tower: A water tower on the roof of the lower building is the focal point. It's marked with the words "CURRAN THEATRE."
  • Infrastructure: A lamppost is in the foreground to the right. The lower building has a number of windows.
  • Signage: There's a sign that says "BRAKE STATION, PAIRING, N° 1691".

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a sense of the built environment, likely in an older city. The composition is angled, and the water tower is central. The picture has a vintage feel, given the film borders and the image's tonal quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an urban scene. It shows a tall building with multiple stories on the left side of the frame. The building has a series of evenly spaced windows, and its facade appears to be made of brick or a similar material.

In the foreground, there is a water tower perched on top of a shorter building. The water tower is cylindrical and has the words "CUPPLE THEATRE" written on it. This suggests that the building below might be associated with a theater, possibly named Cupple Theatre.

To the right of the water tower, there is another building with a darker facade, also made of brick. This building has fewer windows compared to the taller building on the left.

In the bottom left corner of the image, there is a sign for a "BRAKE STATION" with a phone number listed. This indicates that there might be an automotive service station nearby.

The sky is overcast, contributing to the monochromatic and somewhat moody atmosphere of the photograph. The overall scene captures a slice of urban life, likely from a mid-20th-century setting given the architectural style and the presence of the water tower.

Text analysis

Amazon

STATION
BRAKE STATION
BRAKE
PAIRING
CURRA
THEATR
N° 1691
1691

Google

CURRA THEAT
CURRA
THEAT