Human Generated Data

Title

[San Francisco skyline, California]

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.1004.63

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[San Francisco skyline, California]

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.1004.63

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-23

City 100
Metropolis 100
Urban 100
Nature 100
Outdoors 100
Weather 100
Architecture 100
High Rise 100
Office Building 100
Fog 99.4
Smog 99.4
Smoke 99.4
Condo 97.6
Housing 97.6
Tower 95.4
Neighborhood 91.3
Cityscape 91.2
Pollution 84.4
Building 79.7
Apartment Building 70.7
Building 63.6
Night 57.2
Downtown 57.1
Skyscraper 56.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

monochrome 99.9
street 99.7
city 99
people 98.9
architecture 98.5
window 98.1
analogue 96.5
urban 95.8
black and white 94.9
light 94.6
fog 94.4
rain 94.1
no person 94
downtown 93.3
portrait 92.2
water 90.8
dawn 90.6
art 90.6
beach 90.5
man 90.5

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

city 50.7
skyline 40.9
architecture 37.9
urban 35
building 34.7
cityscape 30.3
sky 28.1
buildings 27.4
landmark 25.3
travel 24.6
tower 23.3
downtown 23.1
skyscraper 22.8
river 22.2
shopping cart 20.3
water 20
skyscrapers 19.5
new 18.6
office 17.9
structure 17.6
bridge 16.6
handcart 16.3
night 16
modern 15.4
center 15.3
container 14.1
tourism 14
business 14
town 13.9
aerial 13.6
landscape 13.4
famous 13
wheeled vehicle 12.9
scene 12.1
metropolis 11.8
blackboard 11.7
harbor 11.6
tall 11.3
outdoors 11.2
waterfront 10.8
reflection 10.6
old 10.5
high 10.4
construction 10.3
boat 10.2
street 10.1
light 10
tourist 10
scenery 9.9
cell 9.9
metropolitan 9.8
financial 9.8
district 9.7
panorama 9.5
ashcan 9.3
clouds 9.3
scenic 8.8
negative 8.6
sea 8.6
tree 8.5
exterior 8.3
vacation 8.2
sunset 8.1
device 7.9
design 7.9
towers 7.8
brick 7.7
panoramic 7.7
england 7.6
commercial 7.5
bin 7.4
lights 7.4
park 7.4
glass 7.4
historic 7.3
film 7.3
color 7.2
trees 7.1

Google
created on 2019-02-03

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

white 72.3
black and white 72.3
city 45.9
street 29.7
monochrome 16.8
skyline 12.7
cityscape 11.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Tower
Building
Tower 95.4%
Building 79.7%
Building 63.6%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-03

a black and white photo of a bus window 33.4%
a view of a city 33.3%
a view of a city street 33.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city skyline -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph that features an urban skyline with tall buildings in the background, likely from an early to mid-20th century city scene. The central focus is a large, detailed skyscraper with multiple windows and an ornate design, surrounded by smaller structures. In the foreground, there is a building with an arched roof and several tall windows, partially covered in shadow, possibly cast by another nearby structure. The overall ambiance of the image feels historic and architectural with soft lighting and hints of clouds in the sky. Dust and specks on the photo suggest it might be archival or aged.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban cityscape. In the foreground, there is a building with arched windows located on the lower portion of the image. The building is covered by the shadow of another structure, casting a large, dark silhouette across its facade. In the background, several tall buildings rise against the sky, with one prominent, tall, centrally-positioned skyscraper. This skyscraper has a classic design typical of early to mid-20th century architecture. There are other buildings of varying heights around it. The sky is partly cloudy, with scattered clouds allowing sunlight that casts the shadows seen. The photograph appears to capture an older urban environment, characterized by its classic skyscrapers and building architecture.

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 depicting a cityscape. In the foreground, there is a building with arched windows, and in the background, there is a tall skyscraper-like structure dominating the skyline. The overall scene has a somewhat gritty, industrial feel to it, suggesting an urban setting. The image has a vintage or historical quality, likely due to the use of black and white photography.

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

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph showing an urban cityscape with tall buildings and skyscrapers in the background. In the foreground, there's a shadowed area with what appears to be arched windows or doorways at the bottom of the frame. The image has a distinct Art Deco architectural style typical of early 20th century American cities. The buildings in the background feature the characteristic stepped or tiered design of that era, with one prominent tower rising above the others. There are also what appear to be some industrial elements like smokestacks visible in the skyline. The photograph has the grainy, slightly faded quality characteristic of early photography, with some spots and imperfections visible in the image.

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, featuring a tall building in the center, with other buildings and structures visible in the background. The photograph appears to be taken from a rooftop or elevated vantage point, offering a view of the city's skyline.

  • Tall Building:
    • Located in the center of the image
    • Appears to be a skyscraper or high-rise building
    • Has many windows and a flat top
  • Other Buildings:
    • Visible in the background
    • Varying heights and shapes
    • Some appear to be older or more historic in design
  • Rooftops:
    • Visible in the foreground
    • Appear to be flat and featureless
    • May be part of a larger building or complex
  • Skyline:
    • Visible in the background
    • Features a mix of old and new buildings
    • Suggests a densely populated urban area

The image provides a glimpse into the city's architecture and layout, highlighting the contrast between old and new buildings. The photograph appears to be taken from a unique vantage point, offering a fresh perspective on the cityscape.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring a prominent building in the center. The central structure is a tall, rectangular skyscraper with numerous windows, situated amidst other buildings of varying heights and architectural styles. In the foreground, a shadowy figure is visible, likely the photographer's silhouette, accompanied by the shadow of a fence or railing. The background of the image showcases a cloudy sky, adding depth and context to the urban scene.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape. It shows a view from a rooftop, looking down at the buildings below. The buildings are mostly tall, with many windows, indicating a dense urban environment. In the center of the image, there is a particularly tall building with many windows, standing out as the tallest structure in the scene. The photograph has a vintage look, suggesting it was taken some time ago. The sky is overcast, adding a somber tone to the scene.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city skyline. The photograph is taken from a high vantage point, possibly from a rooftop or a tall building. The focal point of the image is a tall building with many windows, likely an office or residential skyscraper. The building is surrounded by other structures, including a shorter building with a flat roof and a large, cylindrical structure that could be a water tower or a grain silo. The sky is overcast, and the photograph has a vintage feel, suggesting it was taken in the early to mid-20th century.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The grayscale image presents an urban landscape, likely an older city setting. In the background, several buildings are visible. The most prominent structure is a tall, blocky building with a symmetrical design and many windows, reminiscent of art deco architecture. To its left are what appear to be industrial structures, perhaps chimneys or water towers. Other buildings of varying heights can be seen, contributing to a dense urban skyline.

In the foreground, there's a building with a tiled roof and arched windows. The lower part of the building is in shadow, creating a strong contrast with the brighter cityscape behind it. This compositional arrangement suggests the image was taken from an elevated position, perhaps from another building. The photograph has a vintage quality, likely taken in the mid 20th century.

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 of a cityscape. The main focus is on several tall buildings, with the tallest one dominating the center of the frame. This building has a distinct architectural style, with many windows and a stepped design at the top. Behind it, other buildings of various heights and styles are visible, suggesting a dense urban environment.

In the foreground, a large building roof is shown with a distinct shadow cast across it. The building has arched windows. The overall impression is one of a vintage photograph, possibly taken from a high vantage point, capturing the urban landscape in a classic, grainy style.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a cityscape, likely from an urban area. The scene features a prominent tall building in the center, which appears to be a high-rise structure with many windows. Surrounding this central building are various other buildings of different heights and architectural styles, contributing to a dense urban environment.

In the foreground, there is a rooftop with what looks like industrial structures, including cylindrical tanks and other equipment. The rooftop also has a shadow cast across it, likely from a nearby building or structure. The shadow adds a dramatic effect to the image, emphasizing the contrast between light and dark areas.

The sky above the buildings is partly cloudy, with patches of light and dark clouds, adding texture to the background. The overall composition of the photograph suggests it might have been taken from a higher vantage point, possibly another building, looking out towards the city. The image has a somewhat vintage or historical feel, possibly due to its black-and-white nature and the style of the buildings.