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Human Generated Data

Title

"Packaged House" System, 1942-1952: Construction

Date

c. 1943

People

Artist: William F. Karsten, American

Architect: Konrad Wachsmann, German 1901 - 1980

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BRGA.97.171

Human Generated Data

Title

"Packaged House" System, 1942-1952: Construction

People

Artist: William F. Karsten, American

Architect: Konrad Wachsmann, German 1901 - 1980

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Date

c. 1943

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Walter Gropius, BRGA.97.171

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Human 99.6
Footwear 97.4
Clothing 97.4
Apparel 97.4
Wood 96.2
Handrail 95.5
Banister 95.5
Carpenter 91
Railing 82
Construction 72.1
Plywood 59.9
Brick 59.3
Shorts 57.4
Worker 55.6
Flooring 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

people 99.6
man 99
ladder 98.6
two 98.5
adult 96.9
monochrome 96.3
woman 96
child 93.2
family 92.8
group together 91.9
couple 90.3
construction worker 89.4
three 88
four 86.6
group 85.2
one 85.2
portrait 85
love 84.1
climb 78
girl 77.1

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

barrier 70.7
obstruction 52.6
structure 38.5
people 25.7
man 21.5
adult 20.7
male 20.6
sky 19.8
lifestyle 19.5
outdoors 18.7
outside 18
person 16.9
outdoor 15.3
sport 15.3
fun 14.2
leisure 14.1
silhouette 14.1
railing 13.9
worker 13.4
city 13.3
action 13
active 12.8
building 12.8
happy 12.5
balcony 12.3
travel 12
park 11.9
women 11.9
recreation 11.7
portrait 11.6
activity 11.6
one 11.2
summer 10.9
sunset 10.8
jumping 10.6
business 10.3
motion 10.3
day 10.2
architecture 10.2
water 10
pretty 9.8
boy 9.6
work 9.5
construction 9.4
equipment 9.1
human 9
lady 8.9
board 8.9
urban 8.7
standing 8.7
sea 8.6
athlete 8.5
skate 8.4
beach 8.4
ocean 8.4
attractive 8.4
teen 8.3
teenager 8.2
healthy 8.2
sun 8.2
fitness 8.1
river 8
smiling 8
cute 7.9
sand 7.9
couple 7.8
happiness 7.8
skateboard 7.7
youth 7.7
casual 7.6
professional 7.6
hobby 7.6
relax 7.6
fashion 7.5
holding 7.4
color 7.2
sexy 7.2
hair 7.1
smile 7.1
modern 7
together 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

outdoor 95.8
man 91.7
black and white 87.7
person 82.1
clothing 58.1
wood 26.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 47-53
Gender Male, 100%
Disgusted 46.9%
Angry 28.8%
Sad 17.9%
Surprised 7.5%
Fear 6.5%
Calm 3.1%
Confused 1%
Happy 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Shoe

Clarifai

Man
Footwear
Tree
Ladder

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

streetview architecture 96.8%
paintings art 2.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-21

a photograph of a group of men standing on top of a building

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

three men on ladders working on a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a group of men engaged in construction work on a building framework. Two men are standing on the roof of the structure, while another works on a ladder, and the fourth man is seated on the edge of the frame, using tools. They are working with wooden panels and beams in an outdoor setting. Trees and an open sky can be seen in the background, indicating a rural or undeveloped area. The clothing styles suggest the image was taken in a historical time period, possibly mid-20th century.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image depicts a construction scene where three men are working on erecting a structure with wooden panels. One man is using a hammer on a ladder to secure the panels in place. Another man, also wearing a hat, appears to be working alongside him, taking measurements or assisting in the alignment. Above them, two men dressed in formal attire and overcoats stand on a partially constructed roof, observing or contributing to the construction process. In the background, there are trees and open sky, suggesting an outdoor setting. The scene conveys a collaborative effort in building or inspecting the structure.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image shows several men working on what appears to be a construction or installation project. There are three men standing on top of a structure, possibly a trailer or small building, and one man on a ladder below them. The men are dressed in suits and hats, suggesting this is likely a professional or commercial endeavor rather than a personal home project. The background shows a rural or natural setting with trees and a snowy landscape. The overall scene conveys a sense of activity and collaboration as the men work together on the project.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The black and white image shows four men standing on top of a structure, likely a trailer or small building. Three of the men are standing close together on one end, while the fourth man is standing on a ladder on the other end. The men are all wearing suits and hats typical of an earlier era, possibly the 1940s or 1950s based on their style of dress. The background shows a mostly empty field or lot with some bare trees, suggesting it may be late fall or winter. The men appear to be working on or inspecting the structure they are standing on.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This is a vintage black and white photograph showing what appears to be a construction or installation scene. Four men are positioned at different heights while working on what looks like a prefabricated or modular building structure. One man is standing on a ladder on the left, while three others are positioned on top of the building's roof or frame. They're all dressed in typical 1940s or 1950s work attire - suits, hats, and work clothes. The image captures what seems to be a moment during the post-war building boom, when prefabricated structures became more common. The background shows a rural or suburban setting with trees visible in the distance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of four men engaged in construction work on a building. The scene is set against a backdrop of a clear sky, with trees visible in the distance.

In the foreground, one man is standing on a ladder, hammer in hand, while another man sits on the roof of the building, holding a hammer. A third man stands beside him, and a fourth man stands on the roof, observing the work being done.

The building itself appears to be under construction, with wooden panels and a ladder visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of industriousness and teamwork, as the men work together to complete their task.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of four men working on the construction of a building. The men are dressed in suits and hats, with one man sitting on the edge of a roof beam while the other three stand around him. Two of the men are holding hammers, and one man is standing on a ladder.

In the background, there is a field with trees and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere suggests that the men are engaged in a collaborative effort to build something new, possibly a house or a commercial structure. The presence of suits and hats adds a sense of formality to the scene, which may indicate that the men are professionals or business owners involved in the construction project.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white image features a group of men engaged in construction work on a building. Four of them are standing on the roof, while one is on a ladder. The man on the ladder is holding a hammer and appears to be fixing something on the wall. The man standing on the roof is holding a tool, and the other two men are looking at something. Behind them, there is a large window. The building has a wooden wall and a roof.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white photo shows four men on top of a house under construction. Two of them are standing on the roof, while the other two are on the second floor. The man on the left is standing on a ladder, while the man on the right is standing on a wooden surface. The man in the middle is holding a hammer and seems to be fixing the window. Behind them are trees.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a vintage black and white photograph capturing the construction of a building, likely in the mid-20th century. There's a distinct contrast between the workers and the overseers, highlighting the class or role distinctions of the time.

Composition and Setting:

  • The photograph takes place outdoors on a clear, overcast day. The sky is vast and pale.
  • The focus is on the construction of a modular structure. We see partially assembled walls and a roof.
  • There is a line of trees and a field in the background.

People and Actions:

  • Workers: Two men are actively involved in the construction. One is standing on a ladder working on a window frame. Another is sitting with his legs dangling on the edge of a roof, hammering.
  • Overseers/Observers: Three men, dressed in suits and hats, stand on the roof. They appear to be overseeing the construction. Their formal attire is a stark contrast to the more casual clothing of the workers.
  • The photograph captures movement and action.

Overall Mood/Tone: The photograph has a slightly nostalgic feel. It may evoke themes of labor, industry, and possibly the social dynamics of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph depicting a construction scene from the past, possibly the mid-20th century. The image features five men engaged in building what appears to be a prefabricated structure or house.

On the left side of the frame, a man is standing on a ladder. He's wearing a hat and is using a tool, possibly a measuring device, on a window frame. To the right of him, another man is sitting on top of a structure, swinging his legs and working with a hammer.

Above the man sitting on the structure, three men are standing on the roof. One is wearing a suit and tie, and the other two are wearing hats and coats. They seem to be observing the construction work.

The background shows an open sky and a landscape with bare trees, suggesting it might be winter or early spring. The overall composition gives the impression of a formal or staged construction project, possibly for demonstration or promotional purposes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a group of five men, dressed in formal attire typical of the mid-20th century, engaged in an activity that appears to be related to construction or inspection. They are positioned on the roof and around a partially constructed building.

  1. Setting: The structure appears to be in the early stages of construction, with visible wooden framing and large windows. The background shows a rural or semi-rural landscape with trees and open fields.

  2. Men's Attire: The men are dressed in suits, hats, and ties, indicating a formal or professional occasion. Their clothing suggests this photograph was taken in an era when formal attire was common for professional activities.

  3. Activities:

    • One man is seated on the edge of the roof, holding a hammer, possibly pretending to work or demonstrating something.
    • Another man is standing on the roof, leaning slightly forward as if inspecting or discussing something with the seated man.
    • A third man is climbing a ladder, reaching towards the roof, possibly to join the others or inspect the structure.
    • Two additional men are on the roof, one standing and the other leaning on the structure, engaged in conversation or observation.
  4. Equipment: There are ladders leaning against the structure, indicating that the men have climbed up to the roof. The presence of the hammer suggests some form of construction or repair work.

  5. Atmosphere: The overall scene has a somewhat playful or posed quality, as if the men are staging a photo for a specific purpose, such as a company event, promotional material, or a light-hearted moment during a serious task.

The image captures a moment that blends professionalism with a hint of informality, showcasing a group of men involved in a construction or inspection activity in a semi-rural setting.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This is a black and white photograph depicting four men working on a structure, which appears to be part of a prefabricated or modular building, possibly a mobile home or a pre-constructed house. The men are dressed in formal and semi-formal clothing, including suits and hats, which suggests the photo might be from the mid-20th century.

  • One man is standing on a ladder, working on the upper part of the structure's frame. He appears to be using a tool, possibly for securing or adjusting the frame.
  • Another man is also on the ladder, leaning over and looking at something or someone near the top of the structure.
  • A third man is sitting on the edge of the structure, leaning over to work with a tool. He is wearing a cap and is focused on his task.
  • The fourth man is standing on the structure, wearing a hat and a coat, and appears to be assisting or observing the others.

The structure itself has vertical metal siding and what looks like a window or door frame, indicating it is part of a larger building. The background shows an open area with some trees and a road, suggesting the location could be somewhat remote or industrial. The overall atmosphere of the image gives a sense of teamwork and manual labor.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-28

This black-and-white photograph depicts four men engaged in construction work on a prefabricated building. The structure appears to be a modular or temporary building, possibly a trailer or a lightweight structure. Two men are standing on the roof, while two others are on ladders. The men on the roof seem to be assisting or overseeing the work of the men on the ladders, who are likely installing or adjusting a window frame. The men are dressed in formal attire, suggesting that the photograph might be from a time when such clothing was common for workers, possibly the mid-20th century. The background shows a clear sky and some trees, indicating an outdoor setting. The overall scene conveys a sense of teamwork and collaboration in the construction process.