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Title

Eight Views of the House at 362 Sternbuschweg, Duisburg

Date

1978

People

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

Artist: Bernd Becher, German 1931 - 2007

Artist: Hilla Becher, German 1934 - 2015

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund, 1992.372

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Eight Views of the House at 362 Sternbuschweg, Duisburg

People

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

Artist: Bernd Becher, German 1931 - 2007

Artist: Hilla Becher, German 1934 - 2015

Date

1978

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Francis H. Burr Memorial Fund, 1992.372

Copyright

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

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Amazon
created on 2022-06-18

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Architecture 85.6
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Hut 73.4
Tower 69.5
Housing 59.8
Shack 58.5
Brick 58.4
Dome 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

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Imagga
created on 2022-06-18

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Google
created on 2022-06-18

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-18

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-18

a view of a house 90.4%
a view of a building 83.3%
a view of the side of a building 78.4%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-19

The image is a photographic collage consisting of eight black-and-white photographs arranged in a 2 by 4 grid. Each photograph captures an old, multi-story building from different angles. Here's a detailed description of each photograph from top left to bottom right:

  1. The first photograph on the top left shows the front facade of a three-story building with an attic. The building has a symmetrical design with evenly spaced windows and a central doorway. In the foreground, there is a tram line, and the surrounding area appears barren and undeveloped with no leaves on the trees, suggesting it might be winter.

  2. The second photograph on the top right provides a side view of the same building. The side wall features a large painted advertisement that reads "A. Hekine & Co. Fabrage klinische bougen Klotzlarer 189 573." This suggests that the building likely housed a business or factory. The tram line is again visible in the foreground.

  3. The third photograph on the second row, left, shows the building from an oblique angle. The advertisement is prominently visible again, and the background shows bare trees and overgrown grass, reinforcing the wintery, deserted look.

  4. The fourth photograph on the second row, right, captures the building from the other side. A small portion of a neighboring structure is visible, and trees and overgrown vegetation surround the buildings. The area looks neglected and unkempt.

  5. The fifth photograph on the third row, left, provides a closer and tighter angle, showing the rear of the building. The architecture remains similar, and more barren trees and overgrown shrubs are visible, adding to the desolate atmosphere.

  6. The sixth photograph on the third row, right, also focuses on the rear of the building but from a slightly shifted angle. This view highlights the stark and plain backside of the building with a neutral, flat wall contrasting with the surrounding vegetation.

  7. The seventh photograph on the bottom row, left, shows an even closer and more detailed shot of the back of the building. The entire back wall is dark and plain, probably not in use or painted over.

  8. The eighth and final photograph on the bottom row, right, takes the viewer back to a side perspective where part of the front and side facade, including the advertisement, is visible again along with the tram line in front.

These photographs collectively depict the building in a state of abandonment or disuse, framed against the barren landscape and highlighting different architectural details and surrounding elements from various angles.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

This is a composite image consisting of several black and white photographs arranged in a 3x3 grid. The photographs document the gradual demolition of a building over time. You can see the progression from a full, intact building in the top row to a vacant lot with only the side walls of the building remaining in the bottom row.

The top-left photograph shows the full front view of the building with a clear sky. The top-middle photograph provides a three-quarter view from the building's corner, showing advertising on the side wall. The top-right photo is similar to the middle one but taken from a slightly different angle and further away, thus including more of the surrounding area.

The middle row left and middle photographs show the building after parts of it have been removed, leaving exposed sidewalls without the front facade. Trees and undergrowth are visible around the remaining structure, and the seasons appear to have changed, indicating the passage of time.

The bottom row left and middle photographs show only the remaining sidewalls of the building standing amid overgrown vegetation, with no front or back walls. Finally, the bottom-right photograph shows that the entire building has been demolished, leaving only the sidewalls, which appear to be marked for demolition, standing in a vacant lot. The last photo again includes more of the surroundings, with tram lines visible in the foreground.

Overall, the images serve as a powerful visual chronicle of the building's existence and its eventual deconstruction, likely intended to provoke thought about the transient nature of urban landscapes and architecture.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-19

This is a series of 8 black and white photographs showing different views of what appears to be the same building or similar buildings in an urban setting. The images appear to be taken in Germany, as evidenced by the German text visible on one of the building's walls ("A. Kelzner & Co.").

The photographs show the building(s) from different angles and perspectives, with some shots showing the front facade with its ornate architectural features typical of European architecture, while others show the sides and back of the building. The structure appears to be a tall, narrow apartment or commercial building, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

The images seem to document the building systematically, perhaps as part of an architectural study or historical documentation. Some views show the building in its urban context with visible street elements like trolley tracks and utility lines, while others focus more on the isolated structure against bare trees and overgrown lots.

The series creates an interesting architectural study, showing how a single building can be documented from multiple perspectives, revealing different aspects of its design and its relationship to the surrounding environment.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-19

The image shows a collage of black and white photographs depicting various buildings and structures in what appears to be an urban or industrial area.

The top left photo shows a multi-story building with text on it reading "A. Malessa & Co." The building has a rectangular shape with multiple windows. Next to it is another multi-story building with an advertisement painted on the side.

The other photos show additional buildings of various shapes and sizes, some with flat roofs and others with peaked or sloped roofs. Many of the buildings have signs or text on them, though the details are hard to make out in the small photos.

The surrounding areas have an empty, overgrown look with bare trees and fields visible. A road or street can be seen in some of the photos.

Overall, the collection of images gives the impression of an older industrial or commercial district, possibly abandoned or in disrepair based on the stark, empty feel of the landscape around the buildings. The black and white photography adds to the vintage, historical atmosphere.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a collection of black and white photographs depicting various industrial or commercial buildings. The buildings have a distinct architectural style, with some appearing to be older, multi-story structures, while others are more modern and utilitarian in design. The surroundings in the images suggest a somewhat abandoned or dilapidated urban or industrial area, with overgrown vegetation and a sense of neglect and decay. The overall impression is one of the passage of time and the changing nature of the built environment.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image presents a collection of nine black-and-white photographs arranged in three rows of three, each capturing a unique view of a building or structures. The photographs are set against a white background, with a subtle border around the edges.

The top row features a large, multi-story building with a dark roof, situated on a street corner. The second row showcases a smaller building with a sign reading "A. Kelaer & Co." in cursive script, accompanied by a smaller structure behind it. The third row displays a series of images depicting a large, dark structure with a flat roof, surrounded by trees and grass.

Each photograph is taken from a different angle, offering a diverse perspective on the buildings and their surroundings. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and historical significance, as if the images have been preserved from a bygone era.

The use of black-and-white photography adds to the sense of timelessness, while the white background provides a clean and neutral backdrop for the images. The border around the edges serves to frame the photographs, drawing the viewer's attention to the details and textures of the buildings and their environments.

Overall, the image presents a captivating and thought-provoking collection of photographs that invite the viewer to explore and interpret the stories and histories behind each image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring nine distinct scenes arranged in three rows of three. Each scene showcases a building or structure, with some displaying signs or advertisements.

In the top row, the leftmost image depicts a multi-story building with a dark roof and numerous windows. The middle image features a similar building with a sign reading "A. Metzner & Co." in cursive script, accompanied by smaller text below. The rightmost image shows another building with the same sign, although it appears more weathered.

The middle row presents three additional scenes, each featuring a building with a sign or advertisement. The leftmost image displays a building with a sign that reads "A. Metzner & Co." in cursive script, while the middle image shows a building with a sign that is partially obscured by trees. The rightmost image features a building with a sign that is not legible.

The bottom row consists of three images, each depicting a building without a sign or advertisement. The leftmost image shows a building with a dark roof, while the middle image features a building with a lighter-colored roof. The rightmost image displays a building with a dark roof and a power line running in front of it.

Overall, the image appears to be a collection of photographs taken in an urban environment, showcasing various buildings and structures. The presence of signs and advertisements suggests that the images may have been taken for commercial or promotional purposes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image is a black-and-white photograph composed of a collage of eight smaller photographs arranged in a grid. Each smaller photograph captures a different building or structure, all of which appear to be in various states of disrepair or abandonment. The buildings are set against different backgrounds, such as fields, roads, and urban settings. Some of the buildings have visible signs or advertisements, suggesting they were once commercial spaces. The overall atmosphere conveyed by the image is one of decay and neglect.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a collage of six different images of buildings. The buildings are in different locations, and they are captured from different angles. The first image shows a building with a sign that reads "A. Kelms & Co." The second image shows a building with a sign that reads "Färberei Maschinenfabriken Jungfer-an." The third image shows a building with a sign that reads "Köln-Ehrenfeld 1979." The fourth image shows a building with a sign that reads "A. Kelms & Co." The fifth image shows a building with a sign that reads "Färberei Maschinenfabriken Jungfer-an." The sixth image shows a building with a sign that reads "Köln-Ehrenfeld 1979."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a grid of eight black and white photographs, mounted within a larger white border. The photographs are of architectural structures, likely buildings, presented from various angles. The style is stark and documentary, with a focus on the buildings' forms and their surrounding environment.

Individual Photographs (Clockwise from Top Left):

  1. Tall Building: A multi-story building is shown head-on. It has a symmetrical facade with windows, suggesting a residential or commercial structure. Electrical wires are visible in the frame, along with a street and some sparse vegetation.
  2. Building with Sign: A large building is angled, with a prominent sign that appears to read "A. Helaer & Co. Fahrzeuge Kolmaschinen Koupreis Kolonest. 107 109" (which means Vehicles, Kolmaschines, koupreis in German). The building has several stories and the surrounding environment has trees and a road with some power lines.
  3. Building with Sign (Similar View): Similar to the previous one, this image shows a different view of the building with the "A. Helaer & Co." sign, including trees and unkept vegetation.
  4. Building in Trees: A building with several stories and a flat roof is presented from a distance surrounded by bare trees.
  5. Building on Field: Shows a stark, plain building with minimal details, standing in a field of long grass.
  6. Building with Chimney: A flat-faced building is surrounded by bare trees, with a tall chimney on top.
  7. Building on Field (Angle): A building is shown at a slight angle, in a field, its facade marked by a significant crack.
  8. Building with Angle and Road: A building with a similar plain facade is presented from a perspective angle along with a road, and other buildings in the distance.

Style and Tone:

  • The monochrome palette gives the images a timeless, almost historical feel.
  • The starkness of the black-and-white contrasts creates a strong visual impact.
  • The photographs appear to be taken during a time of year when foliage is sparse or absent (late autumn or winter).
  • The framing is simple, direct, and without dramatic cropping or embellishment.

Overall Impression:

The photographs are likely an artistic study of architecture, possibly documenting structures in a particular location. The lack of color and the minimalist approach create a sense of isolation and contemplation. It's likely the artist is focusing on the simple geometric shapes of the buildings and their relationship to the surroundings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image shows a framed, black-and-white print featuring eight separate photographs arranged in a grid of two rows of four. Each photo appears to capture a different angle or view of a similar building or group of buildings.

The buildings seem to be urban or suburban structures, with varied architectural styles and conditions. Some appear to be well-maintained, while others look older and possibly dilapidated. The environments surrounding the buildings range from paved streets with streetlights to overgrown grassy areas and bare trees, suggesting it might be a transitionary or industrial zone.

A few of the photos feature a sign on the side of a building that reads "A. Ketzer & Co. Fahrzeuge Rohmaschines Bageräte Koloniestr. 107 109". In some of the later photos, the side of the building is a solid dark color.

The lighting in the photographs varies slightly, indicating that they were taken at different times or under different weather conditions. The overall tone of the print is somewhat melancholic due to the monochromatic palette and the austere subject matter.

The white frame around the photos provides a clean border, and there's text in the bottom left and right corners, presumably indicating information about the print edition or artist.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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