Human Generated Data

Title

[Street scene, Berlin]

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.1003.6

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Street scene, Berlin]

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.1003.6

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-16

Transportation 96.5
Automobile 96.5
Vehicle 96.5
Human 94.7
Cable Car 90.2
Machine 84.7
Interior Design 83.6
Indoors 83.6
Trolley 77.9
Tram 77.9
Streetcar 77.9
Road 66.9
Pedestrian 56.2
Building 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-16

vehicle 98.3
no person 97.8
monochrome 97.4
transportation system 97.1
people 96.9
street 95.1
group together 91.5
many 89.7
city 89.1
water 87.5
group 87.3
watercraft 87
travel 83.9
bridge 83
architecture 82.7
train 82.7
railway 82
river 81.1
tram 79.5
black and white 78.6

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

city 49.1
bridge 48.4
structure 45.8
tramway 41.1
billboard 40.1
architecture 38.3
pier 37.3
river 36.5
conveyance 36.2
building 32.7
signboard 32.5
urban 32.4
tower 31.4
cityscape 29.4
support 28.5
landmark 26.2
skyline 25.7
water 25.4
travel 24
sky 23.8
device 22.8
landscape 22.4
tourism 21.5
town 21.4
famous 19.6
night 17.8
suspension bridge 16.9
buildings 16.1
history 15.2
waterfront 15.1
old 14.7
tourist 14.5
panorama 13.4
england 13.4
industry 12.8
sunset 12.6
ship 11.8
steel 11.5
dusk 11.5
reflection 11.4
outdoors 11.2
cloud 11.2
historic 11
industrial 10.9
center 10.8
panoramic 10.6
construction 10.3
clouds 10.2
street 10.1
scenic 9.7
light 9.4
evening 9.4
church 9.3
towers 8.8
high 8.7
scene 8.7
downtown 8.7
day 8.6
tall 8.5
modern 8.4
monument 8.4
boat 8.4
crane 8.4
lights 8.4
house 8.3
station 7.8
aerial 7.8
boats 7.8
dome 7.7
summer 7.7
wall 7.7
culture 7.7
capital 7.6

Google
created on 2019-11-16

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-16

outdoor 98.6
text 93.6
vehicle 89
sky 81.8
white 80.6
land vehicle 73.7
railroad 70.3
black and white 67.6
train 66.1
old 58.8
streetcar 53

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Person
Train
Wheel
Truck

Clarifai

Window
Tree
Building
Wheel
Car
Land vehicle
Vehicle registration plate
Street light
Person
House

AWS Rekognition

Car 96.5%

AWS Rekognition

Car 96.3%

AWS Rekognition

Car 81.9%

AWS Rekognition

Car 78.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 90.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 80.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 76.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 76.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 52%

AWS Rekognition

Train 91.2%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 84.7%

AWS Rekognition

Truck 81.9%

Clarifai

Window 89.3%

Clarifai

Window 86%

Clarifai

Window 85.5%

Clarifai

Window 85.1%

Clarifai

Window 78.8%

Clarifai

Window 76.7%

Clarifai

Window 76.3%

Clarifai

Window 74.3%

Clarifai

Window 72.6%

Clarifai

Window 69.1%

Clarifai

Window 62.2%

Clarifai

Window 60.5%

Clarifai

Window 59.8%

Clarifai

Window 54.8%

Clarifai

Window 49.8%

Clarifai

Window 49.5%

Clarifai

Window 48.3%

Clarifai

Window 48.2%

Clarifai

Window 46.5%

Clarifai

Window 45.1%

Clarifai

Window 44.3%

Clarifai

Window 44%

Clarifai

Window 41.4%

Clarifai

Window 41.1%

Clarifai

Window 40.7%

Clarifai

Window 40.4%

Clarifai

Window 40.3%

Clarifai

Window 39.4%

Clarifai

Window 37%

Clarifai

Window 36%

Clarifai

Window 35.6%

Clarifai

Window 35.5%

Clarifai

Window 35.5%

Clarifai

Window 34%

Clarifai

Tree 83.6%

Clarifai

Tree 75.6%

Clarifai

Tree 72.2%

Clarifai

Tree 70.4%

Clarifai

Tree 67.1%

Clarifai

Tree 61%

Clarifai

Building 68.1%

Clarifai

Building 43%

Clarifai

Building 41.3%

Clarifai

Wheel 65.1%

Clarifai

Wheel 61.9%

Clarifai

Wheel 55.3%

Clarifai

Wheel 51%

Clarifai

Wheel 48.4%

Clarifai

Wheel 42.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 42.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 42.6%

Clarifai

Wheel 41.2%

Clarifai

Wheel 40.2%

Clarifai

Wheel 40%

Clarifai

Wheel 38.4%

Clarifai

Wheel 38.1%

Clarifai

Wheel 33.8%

Clarifai

Wheel 33.3%

Clarifai

Car 64.6%

Clarifai

Car 52.1%

Clarifai

Car 45%

Clarifai

Car 41%

Clarifai

Car 40%

Clarifai

Car 35%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 54.1%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 51.9%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 41.8%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 36.6%

Clarifai

Land vehicle 36.1%

Clarifai

Street light 48.6%

Clarifai

Street light 42.2%

Clarifai

Street light 37.3%

Clarifai

Person 36.5%

Clarifai

Person 35.5%

Clarifai

House 35%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

paintings art 46.2%
streetview architecture 28.1%
cars vehicles 17.1%
text visuals 4.4%
nature landscape 1.7%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a city in the 1930s.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street scene

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This black-and-white image shows a busy urban street scene, likely from early 20th-century Europe, given the style of architecture, vehicles, and advertisements. The street is wet, suggesting it has recently rained, and reflections from vehicles and people are visible on the pavement. A mixture of cars, bicycles, and a streetcar populate the road, which is lined on both sides with bare trees, indicating it may be autumn or winter.

To the rear of the scene is a bridge or elevated railway line crossing over the street with advertising signs mounted on it. Surrounding buildings are adorned with signs in German, suggesting this could be a German-speaking city, possibly Berlin. Some advertisements advertise institutions like "Stern’sches Konservatorium" (Stern Conservatory), a notable music school, and others, such as "Vela Peinso." Overhead wires for streetcars or trams are visible, characteristic of public transportation infrastructure from that time.

The streetscape features pre-war architecture with ornate details, and the composition captures the bustling activity of urban life during this time period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a black and white street scene from what seems to be the early to mid-20th century, possibly in a European city judging by the architecture and style of vehicles. The street is wet, suggesting recent rain.

There is a mix of cars and a tram on the street, with several automobiles parked on the side. A cyclist is seen riding along the road. Overhead, an elevated railway bridge spans the street, crossed by power lines that are typical for trams and streetcars.

The buildings are adorned with various signs written in German, indicating advertisements or business names. Notable signs include "Stern’sches Konservatorium" and "Vela-Pennson." The façade of the buildings is detailed, with architectural ornaments visible, reflecting the style prevalent in the early 20th century. Leafless trees line the sidewalk, suggesting it might be autumn or winter.

Overall, the scene captures a moment of a bustling city life with a focus on transportation infrastructure, indicating a historic urban environment.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a city street scene from what looks like an earlier era, possibly the 1930s or 1940s. The street is lined with buildings, some of which have signage visible, including a "Delf" sign and a "Stern'sches Konservatorium" sign. There are several vehicles, including what look like trolleys or trams, parked along the street, and people can be seen walking on the sidewalk. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of a bustling urban environment from a bygone era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the 1930s or 1940s, showing a rainy street scene in what looks to be Germany, based on the German text visible on signs. There's an elevated railway or bridge structure crossing over the street, and beneath it are several vintage automobiles and what appears to be a streetcar or tram. The street is wet and reflective from rain. Along the sides of the street are buildings with various business signs, including what appears to be "Stern'sches Konservatorium" (Stern Conservatory) and "DELF" visible on the buildings. The architecture is typical of early 20th century European urban design, with multi-story buildings lining the street. The scene has a moody, atmospheric quality due to the rainy conditions and the black and white photography.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The street is wet, suggesting recent rain, and features a mix of old cars and a trolley car. A bridge spans the street, with a sign on the right side of the image reading "DELF" and another sign further down the street that appears to say "Stern'sches Konservatorium." The background of the image shows several buildings, including what appears to be a church or cathedral on the left side of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban scene, with people going about their daily business despite the rainy weather. The presence of old cars and a trolley car indicates that the photograph was taken before the widespread adoption of modern transportation methods. The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on what life was like in this particular city during that time period.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The street is wet and features a trolley car, cars, and pedestrians. In the background, there are buildings with signs and advertisements, as well as a bridge or overpass. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling urban environment during a rainy day.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white photo shows a city street with cars and a tram on a wet road. The tram has a number 93 on its front. There are buildings on either side of the road, and one of them has a signboard with the text "Stern'sches Konservatorium" on it. There are also street lights and trees on the side of the road. The photo has a vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white photo depicts a street scene in the early 20th century. The street is wet, indicating recent rainfall. A trolley car with the number "93" is on the road, and several cars are parked on both sides. There are several buildings with awnings and signs on the sides of the road. A bridge is in the distance, and some people are walking on it. There are also streetlights and trees along the street.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

This black-and-white historical photograph captures a wet, urban street scene, likely taken in the early to mid-20th century. The composition is rich with period details and conveys a sense of a bustling city life under overcast skies.

In the foreground, the street is slick with rain, reflecting the surrounding buildings and vehicles. There are several vintage cars parked and moving along the street, their designs characteristic of the era. A cyclist navigates the wet pavement, further emphasizing the busy nature of the scene.

A tram car occupies the center of the frame, indicating the presence of a well-established public transportation system. Overhead, a bridge spans the street, adding a vertical element to the composition and connecting the buildings on either side.

The buildings lining the street are a mix of architectural styles, adorned with signage and advertisements in what appears to be German. Some of the signs include "Theater des Westens" and "Stern'sches Konservatorium," suggesting the presence of cultural institutions. Another sign displays "DELF" in prominent letters atop a building.

Bare trees stand along the sidewalks, indicating it might be late autumn or winter. The overall impression is one of a European city, perhaps Berlin, during a bygone era. The photograph is a snapshot of urban life, capturing the gritty realism of a wet day in a historic city.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

This is a black and white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early to mid-20th century. The scene is wet, suggesting it has recently rained, with reflections on the road surface. The street is busy, with various vehicles including cars, trucks, a tram, and a bicycle.

In the background, there's a building with a sign that reads "DELF." Further back, there's an elevated train track or bridge. The architecture of the buildings suggests a European city. The image has a vintage feel due to the age and style of the photography.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a busy urban street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The weather appears to be rainy, as the street is wet and reflective.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Vehicles: There are several vintage cars and a tram on the street. The tram has the number "53" displayed on it, indicating its route or line number. The cars are of older models, suggesting the photograph was taken several decades ago.

  2. Buildings: The buildings in the background are multi-story structures with architectural details typical of the early 20th century. One prominent building has a sign that reads "DELF" at the top. Another building has multiple advertisements on its facade, including one for "Stern’sches Konservatorium" and another for "Galchirdsche."

  3. Pedestrians: A few people are visible walking on the street, dressed in clothing typical of the period. Some are carrying umbrellas, indicating it is raining.

  4. Street Elements: There are street lamps and overhead wires for the tram visible in the image. The street appears to be well-maintained with clear tram tracks running through it.

  5. Advertisements: There are several advertisements on the buildings, including one for "Vela Feinsa" and another for "Pulmo."

  6. Bridge or Overpass: In the background, there is a bridge or overpass that spans across the street, adding to the urban infrastructure visible in the photograph.

Overall, the image captures a moment in a bustling city, showcasing the transportation, architecture, and daily life of the era.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

DELF
Stern'sches
VELA
ZWEIG
ANS
Stern'sches Konservatortis
PEINSODA
A VELA PEINSODA
ZWEIG ANS TALTE Nnsi
ipchitiche
Konservatortis
A
TALTE
Nnsi

Google

DELF STRKDON Cichktiche am Zce Stern'sches Konservaforicm ZWEIG ANSTALKanist aa VELA PEINSO
DELF
STRKDON
Cichktiche
am
Zce
Stern'sches
Konservaforicm
ZWEIG
ANSTALKanist
aa
VELA
PEINSO