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Human Generated Data

Title

Schwebebahn-Bahnhof, Werther Brücke, Wuppertal

Date

1970

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, 1996.314.A-C

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Schwebebahn-Bahnhof, Werther Brücke, Wuppertal

People

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

Artist: Bernd Becher, German 1931 - 2007

Artist: Hilla Becher, German 1934 - 2015

Date

1970

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, American Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Fund, 1996.314.A-C

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Building 95.7
Architecture 91.5
Bridge 88.2
Arch 84.6
Arched 84.6
Construction 76.7
Arch Bridge 71.4
Road 69.9
Drawbridge 62.4
Freeway 57.6
Hangar 57

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

mine 99.3
monochrome 99.2
industry 98.6
machine 98.6
no person 98.5
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water 92.9
grinder 92.8
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bridge 91.3
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train 88.9
black and white 88.6
watercraft 87.8
people 87.8
ship 87.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

crane 95.6
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device 54.7
industry 38.5
industrial 35.5
construction 32.6
sky 32
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bridge 27.7
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machine 25.2
transport 24.7
architecture 24.5
river 23.2
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dock 18.5
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build 7.6
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famous 7.5
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sunset 7.2
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Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

outdoor 99.9
boat 99.2
bridge 99.1
sky 98.7
water 97.6
river 96.5
construction 91.8
power shovel 88.5
black and white 88.5
ship 87.5
dock 85.7
pier 81
docked 78.5
transport 72.2
white 66.3
crane 43.5
engine 27.1
land 24
landing 10.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Tree
Building
Window
Land vehicle
Plant

Clarifai

Tree 86.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

nature landscape 38.4%
paintings art 30.7%
beaches seaside 17.6%
streetview architecture 7.8%
cars vehicles 4.3%

Captions

Clarifai

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

the bridge over river, ca.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a bridge over a river

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This image is a series of three black-and-white photographs of a unique transportation infrastructure: the Wuppertal Schwebebahn (Suspension Railway) station. Each photograph provides different views of the structure, showcasing its industrial and architectural design.

  1. Top Image: The photo depicts a front-on view of the station with distinct steel framework. The station is suspended over a narrow waterway, likely the River Wupper, which runs beneath it. The elevated railway structure shows strong geometric lines and a practical design characterized by riveted metal beams. The view highlights the station's imposing position supported by diagonal beams on either side.

  2. Middle Image: This side-angle view captures more architectural details of the station, emphasizing the station’s connection to surrounding streets and sidewalks. A slanted roof canopy and staircase-like structures leading to the station are visible. The signage "WICKÜLER PILS" (advertising a local beer brand) is prominently displayed on the building, suggesting regional branding and cultural context.

  3. Bottom Image: A straight-on side view reveals the full width of the station, showcasing its industrial and symmetrical design. The placement of the "WICKÜLER PILS" logo is more visible and cleanly integrated. The surrounding streets, tram lines, and walkways hint at its urban setting. This image also emphasizes the station's horizontal layout, contrasting with the suspended railway tracks above.

The images collectively highlight the engineering and functionality of the Wuppertal Schwebebahn system, an iconic piece of urban transportation in Germany.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is composed of three black and white photographs of a distinctive railway station, likely part of a suspension railway system. The structure is elevated and spans across a waterway and a road.

  1. The top photograph shows the station from a frontal perspective, capturing the impressive engineering of the suspension railway as it bridges over a canal or river. The elevated tracks are supported by strong steel framework, and the design allows trains to run above the water.

  2. The middle photograph provides a side view of the station. The structure is complex, with multiple levels and staircases leading up to the platform area. It prominently features a sign with the words "KROLLER PILS."

  3. The bottom photograph gives a wider, more detailed side view of the station, showcasing more of the urban environment surrounding the station. The sign in this image reads "WICKULER PILS," likely an advertisement or branding. The tracks and overhead power lines for the trams or trains are visible in the foreground, indicating that this is a public transportation hub.

Overall, the images depict a historically and architecturally notable station from the Wuppertal Suspension Railway (Wuppertaler Schwebebahn) in Germany, highlighting its unique integration into the urban landscape.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a series of black and white photographs depicting a unique and distinctive bridge structure. The bridge appears to be an elevated railway or tram system, with a large, arched steel frame supporting the tracks and platforms. The photographs capture different angles and views of this unusual bridge, showcasing its intricate engineering and architectural design.

The first photograph shows the bridge from a distance, with the steel frame and platforms clearly visible. The second photograph provides a closer view of the bridge, highlighting the details of the structure and the platforms that appear to be used for some kind of transportation system. The third photograph offers a more frontal view of the bridge, revealing the "Wickuller Pits" signage on the structure.

Overall, the images depict a remarkable and visually striking piece of infrastructure, likely serving an important transportation function in the surrounding urban environment.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a series of three historical black and white photographs showing the Wuppertal Suspension Railway (Wuppertaler Schwebebahn) in Germany, specifically the Wichuler Piles station. The suspension railway is a unique transportation system that runs above a river and streets, with the trains hanging from an elevated track structure.

The top image shows the railway from below, highlighting its distinctive suspended design and steel framework spanning across what appears to be a waterway.

The middle image shows a side view of the station structure, with its characteristic architectural style typical of early 20th century German industrial design. The station building is elevated and features windows and access stairs.

The bottom image shows a more frontal view of the station with "WICKULER PILES" signage clearly visible. The overhead electrical lines for the railway system can also be seen.

This suspension railway system, which opened in 1901, is one of the oldest electric elevated railway systems in the world and is still in operation today. It's a remarkable example of innovative early 20th-century engineering and transportation infrastructure.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a collage of three black-and-white photographs, each showcasing a different aspect of a bridge. The top photograph features the bridge's underside, with a river flowing beneath it. The middle photograph displays the bridge's exterior, while the bottom photograph shows the bridge's entrance.

The bridge appears to be an old, industrial-style structure, likely used for transporting goods or materials. It is situated in an urban environment, surrounded by buildings and other infrastructure. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of nostalgia and history, as if the bridge has been in place for many years and has played an important role in the community.

The use of black-and-white photography adds to the nostalgic feel, emphasizing the bridge's age and character. The collage format allows the viewer to see the bridge from different angles, highlighting its unique features and architecture. Overall, the image provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a bygone era.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a bridge, divided into three sections. The top section shows the bridge from the side, with a metal structure and a walkway on top. The middle section shows the bridge from the front, with a sign that reads "WICKULER PILS" in white letters. The bottom section shows the bridge from the side again, with a road running underneath it.

The background of the image is a cityscape, with buildings and trees visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industrialization and urbanization, with the bridge serving as a symbol of human ingenuity and progress.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a collage of three black-and-white photographs depicting the Wickuler Pils, a historic structure in Duisburg, Germany. The first photo shows the Wickuler Pils from a top-down perspective, highlighting its intricate metal framework and the surrounding environment, including a river and trees. The second photo provides a side view of the structure, emphasizing its towering presence and the connection to a nearby building. The third photo captures the Wickuler Pils from a lower angle, showcasing its detailed architecture and the presence of a sign reading "WICKULER PILS." The images collectively illustrate the architectural significance and historical context of the Wickuler Pils.

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

The image is a collage of three black-and-white photographs of a bridge. The top photograph shows a bridge with a large metal structure that spans a river. The bridge has a long metal structure that is supported by several metal beams. There are trees and buildings in the background. The middle photograph shows a bridge with a large metal structure that is supported by several metal beams. The bridge has a long metal structure that is supported by several metal beams. The bottom photograph shows a bridge with a large metal structure that is supported by several metal beams. The bridge has a long metal structure that is supported by several metal beams.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a series of three black-and-white photographs, each providing a different perspective of a suspended railway system. This appears to be the Wuppertal Schwebebahn, a unique suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany.

  • Top Photo: This photograph presents a close-up view of a support pylon for the rail system that is spanning a river. We see the railway structure suspended above the water, with supporting framework extending down to the sides.

  • Middle Photo: This image highlights the platform station. It includes the station structure. The supports are a web of steel beams extending in various directions. The steps provide access for the passengers.

  • Bottom Photo: It captures a wider view of another station, with the name "WICKULER PILS" clearly visible.

The overall impression is of an unusual and innovative urban transportation system. The monochrome style gives a sense of history and emphasizes the structural details.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a triptych, or set of three images, of the Schwebebahn Wuppertal, a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany. The images are in black and white and have a slightly grainy quality, suggesting they may be older photographs.

Top Image: The top image features the Schwebebahn structure spanning a narrow river or stream. The river is flowing, and the area around it has some vegetation. The supports of the railway consist of a latticework of metal beams and columns, creating a complex architectural structure that appears both functional and industrial. In the background, there are some buildings and trees.

Middle Image: The middle image showcases a station along the Schwebebahn line. The station is built on a bridge-like structure with stairs leading up to the platform. The structure has a series of small windows and the name "Wickuler Pils" is written on the side, indicating a possible sponsorship or nearby establishment. The station is situated over a street or road, with pedestrian barriers along the side.

Bottom Image: The bottom image also shows the station but from a different angle, providing a clearer view of the surrounding area. There are railway tracks in the foreground, and across the station, buildings are visible. The sky is overcast, and there are birds sitting on the overhead wires. Again, the "Wickuler Pils" sign is visible, and there is what appears to be a water stream or spill below the station.

Overall, the triptych gives a comprehensive view of the Schwebebahn Wuppertal, showing its architectural design, the stations, and the urban context in which it exists. The images have a documentary feel, capturing a piece of transport history and urban landscape.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a collage of three black-and-white photographs showing different views of a bascule bridge. Bascule bridges are moveable bridges with a counterweight that continuously balances the span throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic.

  1. Top Photograph:

    • This photo shows the bridge in its raised position, allowing for the passage of a boat below. The bridge's structure is visible, including the counterweight mechanism and the truss framework. The waterway beneath the bridge is relatively narrow.
  2. Middle Photograph:

    • This photo shows the bridge in its lowered position, allowing for road traffic to cross. The bridge spans a wider roadway, with buildings visible on either side. The bridge's structure and the signage on the buildings are clear. The sign on the right building reads "WICKÜLER PILS," indicating it might be a brewery or a related establishment.
  3. Bottom Photograph:

    • This photo also shows the bridge in its lowered position but from a different angle, likely taken from the water. The bridge spans the roadway, and the sign "WICKÜLER PILS" is again visible. A boat is passing under the bridge, and a few birds are seen flying in the sky.

Overall, the images provide a comprehensive view of the bascule bridge in different states and from various angles, highlighting its functionality and the surrounding environment.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

The image is a triptych of black and white photographs featuring a unique architectural structure. This structure appears to be a bridge or lift bridge, with a robust steel framework that supports a track or platform above a waterway.

In the top photograph, the bridge is open, revealing the waterway underneath. The structure is supported by large steel trusses that spread outwards from the central pivot point.

The middle photograph shows the bridge in a closed position, spanning a road. There are buildings and a sign on the structure that reads "SKUCKER PILS," which suggests that the bridge might have a historical or local significance, possibly related to a nearby business or landmark.

The bottom photograph is a side view of the bridge, highlighting its length and the level of detail in its construction. The sign "WICKULER PILS" is prominently displayed, similar to the one in the middle image, reinforcing the potential connection to a specific location or brand.

Overall, the images collectively showcase a functional yet striking bridge that integrally connects a road to a waterfront area, with a design that reflects industrial heritage.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

The image is a black-and-white collage consisting of three photographs, each depicting a large industrial structure known as a "Wicküler Bridge," which appears to be a type of pedestrian bridge with a unique design.

  1. The top image shows the bridge from a side angle, highlighting its complex metal framework and the way it spans over a body of water. The bridge has a modern, industrial look with its geometric shapes and the presence of what appears to be walkways or platforms.

  2. The middle image provides a closer view of the bridge, focusing on the side where the structure meets the ground. There is a sign on the bridge that reads "WICKULER PILS," suggesting a possible connection to a brewery or a brand name. The surrounding area includes a street and some buildings.

  3. The bottom image offers a front view of the bridge, showing the entrance and the main structure. The sign "WICKULER PILS" is clearly visible, and there are some electrical wires in the foreground, indicating an urban setting.

Overall, the images showcase the intricate design and industrial aesthetic of the Wicküler Bridge, emphasizing its unique architectural features and its integration into an urban environment.

Text analysis

Amazon

WICKULER
WICKULER PILS
PILS

Google

WICKULERPILS
WICKULERPILS