Human Generated Data

Title

[Car beneath elevated railroad, 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.1006.60

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Car beneath elevated railroad, 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.1006.60

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Terminal 100
Metropolis 100
Railway 99.7
Train 99.7
Train Station 99.7
Transportation 99.7
Vehicle 99.7
Lighting 98.3
Machine 96.5
Alley 91
Path 89.1
Sidewalk 89.1
Outdoors 75
Walking 66.5
Shop 57.4
Shopping Mall 57.4
Neighborhood 56.9
Bus Stop 56.3
Downtown 56.1
Pedestrian 56.1
Arch 56.1
Architecture 56.1
Building 55.9
Factory 55.9
Tarmac 55.7
Subway 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

people 99.7
monochrome 99.4
street 99.4
transportation system 97.9
group together 97
group 96.6
railway 96.1
train 96
black and white 93.3
tram 93
man 92.8
adult 92.5
many 92.5
city 91.1
no person 91
vehicle 90.3
locomotive 87.6
road 87.1
vintage 86.5
bridge 86.3

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

night 58.6
city 57.5
urban 43.7
architecture 42.9
building 37.7
skyline 36.1
skyscraper 34.2
cityscape 34.1
menorah 33.9
tower 33.1
downtown 30.8
candelabrum 27.1
landmark 27.1
lights 26.9
modern 26.6
bridge 26
travel 24.7
street 23.9
buildings 23.6
sky 21.1
structure 20.9
candlestick 20.3
office 20.2
business 20.1
high 19.1
road 19
tourism 18.2
plaza 18.1
center 18.1
light 18.1
dark 17.5
dusk 17.2
business district 17.1
tall 17
river 16.9
famous 16.8
skyscrapers 16.6
park 16
town 15.8
financial 15.1
evening 14.9
scene 14.7
construction 14.5
district 14.5
tourist 13.6
holder 13.5
traffic 13.3
destination 13.1
reflection 13.1
transportation 12.6
tract 12.2
water 12
transport 11.9
finance 11.8
metropolis 11.8
cars 11.7
highway 11.6
twilight 10.7
china 10.3
steel 9.7
landscape 9.7
panorama 9.5
illuminated 9.5
sea 9.4
glass 8.4
metropolitan 8.2
new 8.1
harbor 7.7
windows 7.7
window 7.5
commercial 7.5
waterfront 7.4
sunset 7.2

Google
created on 2019-02-03

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Person
Car

Clarifai

Land vehicle
Window
Building
Wheel
Person
Footwear
Street light

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 96.5%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 93.5%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 73.1%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 66%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 62.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 84.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 76.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 72.8%

AWS Rekognition

Car 86.8%

AWS Rekognition

Car 74.3%

AWS Rekognition

Car 57.2%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 64.4%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 62.8%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 44.1%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 42.3%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 37.7%

Clarifai

Window 61.9%

Clarifai

Window 59.8%

Clarifai

Window 57.3%

Clarifai

Window 54.3%

Clarifai

Window 53.4%

Clarifai

Window 52.9%

Clarifai

Window 45.6%

Clarifai

Window 45.4%

Clarifai

Window 43.8%

Clarifai

Window 43.1%

Clarifai

Window 42.6%

Clarifai

Window 42.1%

Clarifai

Window 41.5%

Clarifai

Window 39.3%

Clarifai

Window 38.1%

Clarifai

Window 37.9%

Clarifai

Window 37.8%

Clarifai

Window 37.7%

Clarifai

Window 37.2%

Clarifai

Window 36.5%

Clarifai

Window 34.4%

Clarifai

Window 34.2%

Clarifai

Building 61.8%

Clarifai

Building 52%

Clarifai

Building 51.2%

Clarifai

Building 37.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 59.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 49.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 44.4%

Clarifai

Wheel 42.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 38.1%

Clarifai

Wheel 37.2%

Clarifai

Wheel 36.6%

Clarifai

Wheel 34.9%

Clarifai

Person 45.8%

Clarifai

Person 38.7%

Clarifai

Person 37.4%

Clarifai

Footwear 36.5%

Clarifai

Street light 34.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

interior objects 82.3%
streetview architecture 8.2%
paintings art 6.4%
text visuals 1.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-02-03

a train window 43.8%
a close up of a train station 43.7%
a close up of a train window 43.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a train car is parked on the tracks

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-10

an old black and white photo of a city street

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a bustling urban street scene from the past, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The view is dominated by the elevated railway structure overhead, with its intricate steel framework casting shadows on the street below. Various vehicles, including vintage cars and a truck, are driving along the road. Pedestrians, some visibly crossing the street, add to the liveliness of the scene.

Buildings on either side of the street feature storefronts with signs, such as "Bernard Drugs." Other signs advertise businesses, including bars and possibly theaters. The architecture style and the elevated train tracks suggest this might be a historical image of a city like Chicago or New York. Overall, the photograph captures a snapshot of urban life during a bygone era.

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

The image depicts a busy urban street scene from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century. The viewpoint is from the street, looking forward and slightly upward at an elevated train track above. The structure is made of steel, with visible beams and girders creating a pattern of shadows on the street below.

On the street, there are several vehicles, including a vintage car in the foreground, indicating the era. There are also people walking, with one woman visible mid-step, carrying a bag, wearing a coat and hat, suggesting a slightly cooler season or day.

On both sides of the street, buildings line the avenue, adorned with various signs and advertisements. On the left, there is signage for a drugstore, stating “DRUGS”, and further signs for a bar and other businesses are visible. The presence of multiple signs and cars, along with the elevated tracks, suggests this is a busy city area, possibly a commercial district.

Overall, the image captures a slice of life from a time period when elevated train tracks were commonplace in urban landscapes, providing a sense of movement and bustling city life.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a busy city street scene. The street is lined with various buildings, shops, and signs, creating a crowded and bustling atmosphere. In the foreground, there is a trolley or streetcar moving along the tracks. The overhead wires and infrastructure supporting the trolley system are clearly visible, adding to the urban industrial feel of the image. The scene conveys a sense of activity and movement, with people visible walking along the sidewalks. The overall aesthetic suggests this is a historical photograph, likely from the early to mid-20th century.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a street scene under an elevated train track structure in what appears to be a major city, likely from the 1930s or 1940s. The elevated tracks create a dramatic pattern of shadows on the street below. There are vintage automobiles parked along the street, and various storefronts including what appears to be a "DRUGS" sign and other business signage. The steel structure of the elevated tracks dominates the top portion of the image, creating an almost geometric pattern. The scene captures the gritty, urban atmosphere of city life during that era, with pedestrians walking beneath the imposing elevated railway infrastructure. This type of elevated train system was common in major American cities like Chicago or New York during this time period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city street, with a vintage car in the foreground and a busy urban scene behind it. The car is positioned in the center of the image, facing away from the viewer, and features a distinctive rounded shape and a prominent front grille. The street is lined with tall buildings on either side, including a bar, a drugstore, and other businesses. People are walking along the sidewalk, and there are several other cars parked or driving down the street.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban environment, with a mix of old and new elements. The vintage car and the old-fashioned signs and buildings give the image a nostalgic feel, while the busy street and the people going about their daily business suggest a sense of energy and activity. The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken in the mid-20th century, and provides a glimpse into the past of a vibrant and dynamic city.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The street is lined with buildings on both sides, and a trolley car is visible in the foreground, traveling down the center of the street. The trolley car is dark in color and has a distinctive shape, with a flat front and a curved roof.

In the background, there are several other vehicles, including cars and trucks, as well as pedestrians walking along the sidewalk. The street is also lined with signs and advertisements, including a large sign that reads "Drugs" and another that says "Bar."

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban scene, with people going about their daily business and vehicles moving along the street. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, evoking a bygone era when cities were more densely populated and transportation was largely dependent on public transit.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The black-and-white image shows a bustling street scene from the past, featuring a busy street with cars, pedestrians, and buildings. A woman is walking on the sidewalk, carrying a handbag, while another person is walking on the street. There are cars parked on the side of the road, and a car is driving down the street. A bridge with a metal structure is above the street, and there are streetlights and traffic signs on the side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image has a vintage filter, and it seems like it was taken in the 1930s. It shows a street with a bridge above. There are buildings on both sides of the street. On the left side, there are several people walking on the sidewalk. There are also cars and trucks on the road. On the right side, there is a streetlight and a person walking on the sidewalk.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image is a vintage black and white photograph that captures a street scene in a bustling urban environment. The primary focus is the intricate ironwork of an elevated structure that spans the street, casting a dense network of shadows across the road and sidewalks. This structure appears to be a train track or elevated railway.

Below the elevated structure, a busy street is visible, filled with cars and pedestrians. A car is positioned at the center of the frame, its rear facing the camera, and next to it, there’s a truck carrying what appears to be produce.

Buildings flank both sides of the street, with various signs indicating the presence of businesses like a "Bar" and a "Drug Store." The overall impression is one of a lively, crowded city street, with the elevated structure adding a distinct, industrial character to the scene. The shadows and patterns created by the structure contribute to a dynamic and interesting visual composition.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image captures a classic, vintage cityscape, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It's a black and white photograph that appears to have been taken from a film slide or a similar format, giving it a slightly aged, textured quality. The composition is dominated by the imposing structure of an elevated train track, creating a sense of depth and perspective.

Key Elements:

  • Elevated Train Track: The most prominent feature is the network of steel beams that supports the elevated train tracks. The tracks run along the center of the street and recede into the distance.
  • Vehicles: A car is the focal point of the image, it appears to be an old model car with a spare tire mounted on the back. Several other vehicles can be seen along the street.
  • Buildings: Buildings line both sides of the street. The architectural styles suggest older urban construction. Shops and businesses are visible on the ground floors.
  • Shadows and Light: The sunlight filters through the elevated tracks, casting strong shadows across the street and buildings. The play of light and shadow adds depth and character to the scene.
  • People: The photograph includes a few people walking on the street, adding a sense of scale and life to the scene.

Details:

  • Signage: There are signs for businesses along the street. One prominent sign reads "BAR" and another says "DRUGS".
  • Atmosphere: The photo evokes a sense of nostalgia and a bygone era. The composition, the details, and the lighting all contribute to this feeling.

Let me know if you want a more detailed description of any particular element!

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a vintage urban scene, likely from the mid-20th century, showcasing a city street with an elevated railway structure running through it. The elevated tracks, supported by steel beams and columns, dominate the upper portion of the image, casting shadows on the street below.

On the street level, there are several pedestrians walking along the sidewalks and crossing the street. The buildings lining the street are multi-story structures with storefronts on the ground level. Signage on the buildings indicates various businesses, including a bar and a drugstore. One prominent sign reads "Shard Drugs" with a secondary sign advertising "Prescriptions."

Vehicles, including cars and trucks, are visible on the street, suggesting a bustling urban environment. The architecture and the style of the vehicles suggest that the photo was taken several decades ago. The overall atmosphere is one of a busy, industrial cityscape with a mix of commercial and transportation activities.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

DRUGS
BAR
SALE
RNARD
SALE PROD
PROD
N-20-37
LTD

Google

DRUGS.
DRUGS
.