Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Buildings

Date

1968

People

Artist: Bernd and Hilla Becher, German active 1959 - 2007

Artist: Bernd Becher, German 1931 - 2007

Artist: Hilla Becher, German 1934 - 2015

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, American Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Fund, 1996.313.9

Copyright

© Estate Bernd & Hilla Becher, represented by Max Becher, 2020

Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Buildings

People

Artist: Bernd and Hilla Becher, German active 1959 - 2007

Artist: Bernd Becher, German 1931 - 2007

Artist: Hilla Becher, German 1934 - 2015

Date

1968

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, American Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Fund, 1996.313.9

Copyright

© Estate Bernd & Hilla Becher, represented by Max Becher, 2020

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Tower 99.6
Architecture 99.6
Building 99.6
Bell Tower 98.3
Spire 63.9
Steeple 63.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

no person 98.4
monochrome 98.4
architecture 98
tower 97.3
sky 95.7
tallest 95.3
travel 94.8
old 94.7
high 93.5
lighthouse 93.1
building 92.7
industry 92.3
outdoors 91.6
city 90.4
street 90.3
technology 89.7
urban 89.5
vintage 89.4
steel 88.8
petroleum 88.2

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

bell cote 100
shelter 100
protective covering 100
covering 72
tower 48.5
architecture 46.9
building 37.3
sky 33.8
church 32.4
landmark 28
religion 26
city 25
structure 23.2
bell 21.2
tourism 20.6
famous 20.5
bridge 20.5
old 20.2
construction 18.8
travel 18.3
historic 16.5
historical 16
monument 15.9
exterior 15.7
cross 15.1
steel 15
urban 14.9
water 14
tourist 12.7
history 12.5
bay 12.3
brick 12.2
high 12.1
town 12.1
industry 12
industrial 11.8
transportation 11.7
metal 11.3
place 11.2
culture 11.1
traditional 10.8
faith 10.5
attraction 10.5
ancient 10.4
sea 10.2
window 10.1
gate 9.7
clock 9.7
cable 9.5
skyline 9.5
golden 9.5
religious 9.4
landscape 8.9
rural 8.8
temple 8.6
cityscape 8.5
tall 8.5
house 8.4
orthodox 7.8
crane 7.8
cathedral 7.7
buildings 7.6
hill 7.5
destination 7.5
outdoors 7.5
light 7.4
coast 7.2
river 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Plant 95.3
Sky 95.1
Building 82.6
Tower 77.5
Truck 74.8
Tree 74.3
Observation tower 73.6
Landscape 71.9
Monochrome 68.5
Metal 68
Monochrome photography 67.4
Art 63.9
House 62.2
Stairs 58.7
Font 58.1
Facade 55.8
Rectangle 54.1
City 54.1
Wood 52.5
Machine 51.8

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

sky 100
outdoor 99.5
building 87.5
text 86.1
bridge 71.1
sign 55.9
billboard 52.7
tower 22.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a tower with a clock on top of it -100%

Google Gemini

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

The image is a grayscale photo of an old, abandoned coal mine structure. The structure is primarily constructed of concrete, and it appears to be in a state of decay. The main structure is a tall, multi-level tower with large wheels mounted on its various platforms. These wheels are likely remnants of the mining machinery. The architecture of the tower is somewhat ornate, with arches and decorative railings, suggesting that it may have been built in the early to mid-20th century. To the right of the main tower, there is a smaller, attached building that also seems to be falling apart, with a partially collapsed roof and exposed brickwork. The foreground is filled with overgrown vegetation, including grass and small trees, which adds to the sense of abandonment and decay. In the background, there are modern buildings, which create a stark contrast with the old mining structure. The sky is overcast, providing a flat, neutral light that enhances the somber mood of the scene.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a tall, industrial structure, likely a mine headframe. It is constructed primarily of concrete, exhibiting a robust and geometric design.

Here's a breakdown of the key features:

  • Headframe: The primary focus is the headframe itself. It is a tall, multi-tiered structure with large wheels visible, which likely served to hoist materials up and down a mine shaft. The design has a strong vertical emphasis, typical of this type of structure.
  • Architectural Details: The frame has ornate design elements, like balconies with railings and arched openings. This suggests a period of construction during which industrial structures were sometimes given a formal architectural treatment.
  • Supporting Structure: An angled concrete support beam extends from the headframe to the ground.
  • Additional Buildings: Attached to the side of the headframe is a smaller, rectangular structure, likely another part of the mining complex. It shows some signs of age and decay.
  • Environment: The structure is set against a lightly clouded sky. There is some vegetation, including bushes and tall grass, in the foreground, indicating the photograph was taken outdoors.
  • Overall impression: The photograph evokes a sense of history and the industrial past. The monochromatic palette accentuates the structure's form and texture, suggesting the effects of time and weathering.