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Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Problems, Types of Working People: Germany. Essen. Mining in Ruhr Coal District: Social Conditions in Germany: 1905: Smoke Nuisance: In the Ruhr Coal District Near Essen

Date

c. 1905

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2157

Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Problems, Types of Working People: Germany. Essen. Mining in Ruhr Coal District: Social Conditions in Germany: 1905: Smoke Nuisance: In the Ruhr Coal District Near Essen

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1905

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2157

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

Building 97.6
Tower 92
Steeple 92
Architecture 92
Spire 92
Factory 89.6
Nature 86.7
Pollution 78.8
Advertisement 78.1
Smoke 76.9
Refinery 72.7
Outdoors 69.2
Text 67.3
Vegetation 55.7
Plant 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

dawn 96.2
no person 96
fog 95.5
smoke 95
winter 94.5
building 93.7
city 93.1
landscape 93.1
architecture 93
travel 92.8
military 92.2
outdoors 92
sky 91.5
snow 91.4
weather 91.2
battle 90.6
water 90.4
old 90.1
sunset 89.9
calamity 89.7

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

envelope 88.3
container 66.9
grunge 46.8
old 39.7
vintage 38.9
antique 31.2
texture 30.6
retro 29.5
aged 27.2
frame 25
structure 23.6
paper 22
ancient 21.6
grungy 20.9
border 20.8
dirty 20.8
rough 19.1
damaged 19.1
art 18.4
material 17.9
design 16.9
paint 16.3
black 16.2
pattern 15.7
graphic 15.3
worn 15.3
architecture 14.8
grain 14.8
space 14.7
billboard 14.5
edge 14.4
text 14
wallpaper 13.8
grime 13.7
decoration 13.6
dirt 13.4
old fashioned 13.3
brown 13.3
wall 13
scratch 12.7
landscape 12.6
decay 12.5
signboard 11.7
frames 11.7
film 11.7
silhouette 11.6
rust 11.6
rusty 11.4
weathered 11.4
noise 10.8
messy 10.6
detailed 10.6
stain 10.6
empty 10.3
blank 10.3
page 10.2
city 10
history 9.8
designed 9.8
fracture 9.7
layer 9.7
textured 9.6
building 9.6
parchment 9.6
mask 9.6
obsolete 9.6
sky 9.6
color 9.5
negative 9.4
book jacket 9.4
historic 9.2
wreckage 9.1
jigsaw puzzle 9
noisy 8.9
layered 8.8
mess 8.8
photographic 8.8
mottled 8.8
crumpled 8.7
artistic 8.7
water 8.7
collage 8.7
construction 8.6
tourism 8.3
landmark 8.1
backgrounds 8.1
smudged 7.9
scratches 7.9
distressed 7.9
burned 7.8
forest 7.8
leaf 7.8
strip 7.8
movie 7.8
crack 7.8
travel 7.7
your 7.7
flower 7.7
aging 7.7
floral 7.7
plant 7.5
style 7.4
entertainment 7.4
light 7.4
digital 7.3
jacket 7.3
yellow 7.3
detail 7.2
office 7.2
scenery 7.2
computer 7.2
romantic 7.1
drawing 7.1
puzzle 7.1
surface 7.1
season 7

Google
created on 2019-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

sky 77.6
industry 77.2
fog 64.6
coal 63
screenshot 55.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster

Clarifai

House
Poster
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Poster 78.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

text visuals 72.3%
paintings art 22.5%
interior objects 2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-04

a close up of a sign 65.7%
a sign for a photo 43.2%
close up of a sign 43.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photo of a factory with smoke stacks

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

an old photo of a factory with smoke coming out of the chimneys

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an industrial scene in the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany, in the year 1905, as indicated by the text at the top. The photograph captures numerous factory chimneys billowing dark smoke into the overcast sky, highlighting the environmental issue referred to as "Smoke Nuisance." The dense industrial activity dominates the view, with chimneys stretching across the horizon. In the foreground, there are modest buildings, possibly homes or industrial facilities, and a church with a tall steeple rising among the factories. This stark contrast emphasizes the coexistence of urban life and heavy industrialization, showcasing the harsh social and environmental conditions of the period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts an industrial scene from the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany, in 1905. It is part of a collection titled "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905" with the specific caption "Smoke Nuisance." The photograph shows numerous smokestacks from factories, each emitting thick plumes of smoke into the sky, indicating heavy industrial activity and pollution. In the foreground, there are several buildings, including a church with a tall steeple, set against the industrial backdrop. The overall tone of the image conveys the impact of industrialization on the environment and social conditions, highlighting the issue of air pollution from factories during this period.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image shows an industrial landscape in the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany in 1905. The scene depicts a dense concentration of factories, smokestacks, and other industrial infrastructure, with plumes of smoke billowing into the sky. The image highlights the environmental impact and "smoke nuisance" associated with the industrialization of this region at the time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical photograph from 1905 showing industrial pollution in the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany. The image captures multiple factory smokestacks emitting dark smoke into the sky, creating what was termed a "Smoke Nuisance" as indicated in the title. In the foreground, there are industrial buildings with sloped roofs, and notably, a church spire rises among the industrial landscape, creating a stark contrast between religious architecture and industrial development. The photograph documents the environmental conditions during Germany's heavy industrialization period, particularly in the Ruhr region which was a major center of coal mining and steel production. The image effectively illustrates the environmental challenges and air pollution that accompanied rapid industrial growth in early 20th century Germany.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a sepia-toned photograph of a coal mining town in Germany, circa 1905. The scene is dominated by a church steeple on the left and numerous smokestacks emitting smoke into the sky. In the foreground, several buildings are visible, including a small house with a sloping roof and a larger structure with a flat roof. The photograph is captioned "IN THE RUHR COAL DISTRICT NEAR ESSEN" at the bottom.

Key Features:

  • Church Steeple: A prominent feature on the left side of the image.
  • Smokestacks: Numerous smokestacks emitting smoke into the sky, indicating industrial activity.
  • Buildings: Several buildings are visible in the foreground, including a small house and a larger structure.
  • Caption: The photograph is captioned "IN THE RUHR COAL DISTRICT NEAR ESSEN" at the bottom.
  • Date: The photograph is dated 1905.
  • Title: The title of the image is "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905" with a subtitle "Smoke Nuisance".

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the social conditions of Germany in 1905, specifically highlighting the impact of industrialization on the environment. The presence of smokestacks and smoke in the air suggests that the town was heavily industrialized, with coal mining being a significant contributor to the local economy. The image also highlights the contrast between the industrial activity and the religious institution represented by the church steeple.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a scene of industrial activity, with smoke billowing from numerous chimneys and smokestacks. The photograph is presented in sepia tones, which adds to its nostalgic and historical feel.

In the foreground, several buildings are visible, including what appears to be a church or other religious structure on the left side of the image. The buildings are surrounded by a network of pipes and machinery, suggesting that this is an industrial area.

The sky above is filled with smoke, which is emanating from the various chimneys and smokestacks. This creates a sense of haze and pollution, highlighting the environmental impact of industrial activity during this time period.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the industrial landscape of Germany in 1905. It highlights the importance of considering the environmental consequences of human activities and the need for sustainable practices to mitigate their impact.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a monochromatic photograph depicting an industrial scene in Germany from 1905. The photograph is titled "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905" and includes a subtitle "Smoke Nuisance." The image shows a factory with numerous tall chimneys emitting thick plumes of smoke into the air, indicating heavy industrial activity. The sky is heavily overcast with smoke, suggesting poor air quality. In the foreground, there are several buildings, some with chimneys, and a small structure with a roof. The overall environment appears grim and polluted. The photograph is bordered with a white frame and has handwritten annotations at the top, including "G In 321.235.30.3" and the text "Smoke Nuisance." The bottom of the image has a caption reading "In the Ruhr Coal District near Essen."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a coal district, taken in 1905, with a label that reads "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905 Smoke Nuisance." The photograph shows a coal mining area with numerous smokestacks emitting smoke into the air, creating a haze. The buildings in the foreground are likely related to the coal industry, possibly housing or administrative structures. The image conveys a sense of industrial activity and the environmental impact of coal mining on the surrounding area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a vintage photograph, likely taken around 1905, depicting a scene from the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany. The photograph is labeled with "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905" and "Smoke Nuisance," suggesting it was intended to document the environmental impact of industry.

The scene is dominated by numerous smokestacks of varying sizes, many of which are actively emitting thick plumes of smoke that fill the sky. The presence of so many stacks conveys a sense of intense industrial activity. Interspersed amongst the smokestacks are buildings and structures, possibly related to the mining or processing of coal. In the foreground, there are some buildings.

The photograph also includes a church steeple, providing a stark contrast to the industrial landscape. The image highlights the juxtaposition of urban and industrial space.
The image is in sepia tones, further suggesting its age. It is mounted on a beige or off-white card. There is also text written in the upper right corner: "G In 321.235.30.3" and "IN THE RUHR COAL DISTRICT NEAR ESSEN." is at the bottom.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

The image is a sepia-toned photograph dating back to 1905, depicting the industrial landscape of the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany. The photograph illustrates the environmental impact of industrialization with the prominent "Smoke Nuisance" label.

The image reveals a scene dominated by numerous tall chimneys belching thick plumes of dark smoke, creating a hazy atmosphere. The industrial buildings are clustered together, with a church spire standing out amongst the industrial structures. The overall tone is somber, highlighting the environmental consequences of industrial activity, characteristic of the era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a historical photograph from 1905 depicting social conditions in Germany, specifically highlighting the issue of "Smoke Nuisance." It shows an industrial area with numerous smokestacks emitting thick smoke into the air. The scene is set in the Ruhr Coal District near Essen, a region known for its coal mining and industrial activities.

In the foreground, there are several buildings, possibly factories or workshops, with slanted roofs. Behind them, numerous chimneys of varying heights are visible, releasing plumes of dark smoke that contribute to significant air pollution. A church with a tall spire is also visible, indicating the presence of a nearby community. The overall atmosphere appears heavily polluted, illustrating the environmental impact of industrial activities during that era. The image is labeled with "Social Conditions in Germany: 1905" and "Smoke Nuisance," emphasizing the environmental and social issues of the time.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a sepia-toned photograph dated 1905, depicting an industrial scene in the Ruhr Coal District near Essen, Germany. The photograph highlights the social conditions of the time, specifically focusing on the "Smoke Nuisance" as indicated by the text overlay. The image shows numerous tall factory smokestacks emitting thick plumes of smoke, which dominate the sky. In the foreground, there is a building with a flat roof, possibly a residential or administrative structure, situated amidst the industrial setting. To the left, a church with a pointed steeple stands out, contrasting with the industrial backdrop. The landscape appears to be barren with minimal vegetation, emphasizing the impact of industrialization on the environment. The overall tone of the image reflects the era's industrial boom and the associated environmental and community challenges.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image is a sepia-toned photograph from 1905, labeled as depicting the "Social Conditions in Germany: Smoke Nuisance." The photograph shows a scene from the Ruhr coal district near Essen, Germany. The image captures an industrial landscape with numerous smokestacks emitting thick plumes of smoke, indicating heavy industrial activity and pollution. In the foreground, there are industrial buildings and structures, some with sloping roofs. A prominent church spire rises in the background, contrasting with the industrial setting. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests significant environmental impact due to industrial emissions during this period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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