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Human Generated Data

Title

Frank Residence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1939-1940: Staircase

Date

c. 1939-1940

People

Artist: Ezra Stoller, American 1915 - 2004

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BRGA.90.260

Human Generated Data

Title

Frank Residence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1939-1940: Staircase

People

Artist: Ezra Stoller, American 1915 - 2004

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Date

c. 1939-1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BRGA.90.260

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-04

Banister 100
Handrail 100
Railing 87.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-03-23

step 99.8
indoors 99.3
inside 99
window 98.5
handrail 97.8
ladder 97.3
reflection 96.2
modern 96.2
monochrome 95.2
perspective 94.8
glass items 94.8
light 93.2
architecture 93.2
room 92.5
no person 91
steps 90.3
design 90.1
empty 87.9
technology 87.8
contemporary 87.2

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

structure 58.9
step 49.9
architecture 46.8
coil 43.2
building 39.7
support 37.9
device 33.5
city 31.6
window 30.7
modern 28
construction 25.7
glass 24.9
steel 22.1
urban 21.8
metal 21.7
interior 19.5
office 18.8
sky 18.5
light 16
high 15.6
window shade 14.6
business 14.6
design 14.1
barrier 13.5
windows 13.4
reflection 13
industry 12.8
new 12.1
wall 12
old 11.8
window blind 11.7
tower 11.6
roof 11.4
perspective 11.3
industrial 10.9
staircase 10.8
futuristic 10.8
stairs 10.8
buildings 10.4
house 10
skyscraper 10
obstruction 10
blind 9.7
corporate 9.4
center 9.4
iron 9.3
inside 9.2
balcony 8.8
equipment 8.8
steps 8.8
framework 8.6
tall 8.5
stair 7.9
airport 7.8
downtown 7.7
mirror 7.6
build 7.6
cityscape 7.6
protective covering 7.5
technology 7.4
railing 7.4
door 7.3
sun 7.2
landmark 7.2
black 7.2

Google
created on 2018-03-23

Microsoft
created on 2018-03-23

indoor 93
step 32.7
set 25.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Staircase

Clarifai

Stairs
Window

AWS Rekognition

Staircase 94.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-03-23

interior objects 81.8%
paintings art 10.5%
food drinks 3.8%
cars vehicles 3.5%
streetview architecture 0.2%
pets animals 0.1%
people portraits 0.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a staircase casement with a staircase casement

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-27

a black and white photo of a spiral staircase

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This black-and-white image depicts an interior architectural view featuring a modern spiral staircase. The staircase has curved handrails and steps covered in a textured material, likely carpeting. The perspective is dramatic, with the staircase framed by large rectangular glass panels, creating intriguing geometric patterns and reflections. The background includes curtains and part of a wall with a plant visible on the upper level, adding subtle details. The lighting emphasizes contrast between light and shadow, enhancing the architectural shapes and creating an elegant, minimalist atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white photograph showcasing an interior architectural design. It prominently features a modern, spiral staircase set within a sleek and minimalist environment. The staircase is elegantly designed with smooth, curving lines and appears to be carpeted, with individual carpeted steps. The structure of the staircase is partly visible through a large window, suggesting it is taken from outside or from a lower level looking upwards. In the background, a portion of the room is visible with a curtain hanging from a window or partition. The lighting is dramatic, casting shadows and highlights that emphasize the architectural form of the staircase and its surroundings. Additionally, a small plant can be seen on an upper level, adding a touch of nature to the otherwise modern interior.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist interior staircase. The composition emphasizes strong geometric lines and dramatic contrast between light and shadow. The staircase appears to be carpeted and features a sleek metal handrail. The space has clean, white walls and what appears to be a curved or rounded ceiling detail. In the background, there are curtains visible and what looks like a small plant. The photograph captures the elegant simplicity and functional design principles characteristic of modernist architecture, with its emphasis on clean lines and the interplay of light and form.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-29

The image shows a striking architectural interior with a dramatic curved staircase leading upward. The stairs are made of dark, angular steps with plush gray cushions on each tread. The staircase is framed by a large arched window with black metal supports, casting dramatic shadows on the walls. There is a faint glimpse of potted plants or decor visible in the background through the window. The overall effect is one of sleek, modernist design with stark contrasts of light and shadow.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-29

The black and white image shows an interior staircase with an elegant, curved metal railing and carpeted steps. The staircase appears to be in a multi-level home or building, with large windows allowing light to filter in and illuminate the space. The composition emphasizes the graceful lines and modernist design of the staircase architecture.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-29

This is a striking black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist staircase in what appears to be from the mid-20th century. The stairs feature a dramatic diagonal line ascending through the frame, with carpeted treads and a sleek metal handrail. The composition is enhanced by strong geometric shapes and lines created by the staircase structure and its railings against white walls. There's a subtle detail of what looks like a houseplant visible at the top of the frame, and curtains can be seen in the lower portion of the image. The photographer's use of light and shadow creates a strong contrast that emphasizes the architectural elements and gives the image a distinct modernist aesthetic. This style of photography was popular during the Bauhaus movement and among architectural photographers of the era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a spiral staircase, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The staircase is situated within a building and features a metal frame with a curved railing that wraps around the stairs. The stairs themselves are carpeted, and the walls surrounding them are painted white.

In the background, there appears to be a room with a window, although the details are not clear due to the low lighting and the angle of the photo. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of modernity and sleek design, characteristic of the mid-century modern style.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a spiral staircase, taken from the bottom looking up. The staircase is made of metal and has a carpeted surface. It is positioned in front of a large window with a curved top, which allows natural light to enter the room. The window is divided into sections by thin metal bars.

In the background, there are several elements visible through the window. On the left side, a plant is seen on a shelf or ledge. Below the plant, a white wall with a shelf or ledge is visible. On the right side of the window, a curtain or drapes are hanging, suggesting that the room may be a living space or bedroom.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of modernity and simplicity, with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. The use of black and white photography adds to the sense of timelessness and elegance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a spiral staircase with glass walls. The staircase is made of metal and has a curved design. The staircase is surrounded by a glass wall, which allows natural light to enter the space. The staircase is located in a building with white walls and a white ceiling. There is a plant on the left side of the staircase, and a window with curtains is on the right side.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an interior space, featuring a staircase with a curved design. The staircase appears to be made of wood and has a series of steps with a curved handrail. The image is taken from a low angle, and the staircase is partially obscured by a window with a curved frame. The window is made of glass and allows natural light to enter the space. The staircase appears to be in a residential or commercial building, possibly a hotel or apartment complex.

Google Gemini

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

The image showcases a striking black and white photograph of an architectural interior, likely a home. The composition is centered around a modern staircase, framed by large, multi-paned windows, giving the impression of looking into the interior from the outside.

Key Features:

  • Staircase: The staircase is the focal point, with its steps covered in a textured material, possibly carpet. The design is sleek and modern, and the steps are lit in a way that highlights their form.
  • Windows: The window panes create a geometric grid that interacts with the lines of the staircase, creating a dynamic visual interplay. The windows also allow glimpses of the home's interior, including the upper levels and other spaces.
  • Lighting: The lighting in the photograph is dramatic, employing strong contrasts between light and shadow. This accentuates the architectural features and gives a sense of depth to the image. The light source appears to be from both inside and outside, possibly from artificial lights and natural sunlight.
  • Architectural Details: The photograph captures other architectural details like a balcony, a curved railing, a set of curtains in a room. These features are suggestive of the era's architectural style, likely mid-century modern.
  • Overall Impression: The photograph suggests a sense of sophistication and modernist elegance. The careful composition, lighting, and details create a captivating image that conveys a feeling of space and form.

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

The black-and-white photograph is a view of a modernist staircase through a window. The window frame is a minimalist design, with a geometric pattern of intersecting straight lines that draw the eye into the interior.

Inside, the staircase ascends diagonally across the frame, the treads covered with what appears to be a textured material, possibly carpet. The stairs are lit from within, casting sharp shadows that highlight the angles and structure. A simple railing follows the curve of the upper landing, where a potted plant sits in the corner, adding a touch of organic life to the stark, geometric space.

In the lower portion of the frame, there is a glimpse of another room with curtains drawn, suggesting a sense of privacy and domesticity. The overall composition is carefully balanced, with the contrasting elements of light and shadow, line and curve, creating a visually compelling scene.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting an interior scene of a staircase. The staircase is a central feature, spiraling upwards with carpeted steps. The handrail is composed of black metal bars, creating a modern and minimalist design. The staircase appears to be situated in a well-lit area, with light streaming in from an unseen source, possibly a window or skylight.

The photograph is taken from a lower vantage point, looking upwards, which gives a dynamic perspective and emphasizes the height and structure of the staircase. The walls and ceiling are plain and white, enhancing the contrast and the play of light and shadow in the image. There is a small potted plant visible on a ledge, adding a touch of nature to the otherwise stark and geometric scene.

The image captures a sense of depth and movement, with the lines of the staircase and handrails drawing the viewer's eye upwards. The overall composition is balanced and aesthetically pleasing, highlighting the architectural elements of the space.

Qwen

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