Human Generated Data

Title

Old Town, Cologne

Date

1934 (printed 1980)

People

Artist: Alfred Eisenstaedt, German 1898 - 1995

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Lufthansa German Airlines, 1989.69.58

Copyright

Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Human Generated Data

Title

Old Town, Cologne

People

Artist: Alfred Eisenstaedt, German 1898 - 1995

Date

1934 (printed 1980)

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Lufthansa German Airlines, 1989.69.58

Copyright

Photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Walkway 99.9
Path 99.9
Human 99.2
Sidewalk 94.5
Pavement 94.5
Spire 94.3
Steeple 94.3
Building 94.3
Architecture 94.3
Tower 94.3
Urban 80.4
City 78.1
Town 78.1
Metropolis 75.2
Cobblestone 69.6
High Rise 67.9

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

street 99.6
no person 98.9
architecture 98.6
town 98.4
building 97.5
people 97.4
home 97.2
old 96
city 95.8
house 94.5
travel 93.8
vintage 92.7
monochrome 92.3
urban 91.8
group 91
many 88.8
print 88.6
pavement 88
Gothic 84.9
outdoors 84.5

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

architecture 83.1
building 62.9
city 53.3
house 40
university 35.5
palace 34.3
street 34.1
town 32.5
old 32.1
college 27.8
historic 27.6
buildings 25.6
structure 23.2
urban 22.8
ancient 22.5
tourism 22.3
travel 21.9
residence 21.9
landmark 21.7
history 21.5
houses 20.4
facade 20.4
tower 18.8
exterior 18.5
historical 17.9
sky 17.3
window 16.9
church 16.7
windows 16.4
stone 16.2
cathedral 14
brick 13.8
tourist 13.6
square 13.6
dwelling 13
home 12.8
monument 12.2
vintage 11.6
medieval 11.5
roof 11.5
england 11.5
wall 11.4
antique 11.3
row 11.2
office 10.8
architectural 10.6
cityscape 10.4
construction 10.3
skyscraper 10.2
cities 9.8
real 9.5
capital 9.5
culture 9.4
road 9.1
balcony 9
republic 8.9
arch 8.8
business district 8.8
village 8.7
famous 8.4
housing 8.4
landscape 8.2
center 8.2
night 8
offices 7.9
homes 7.9
scene 7.8
sightseeing 7.8
built 7.7
modern 7.7
attraction 7.7
lamp 7.6
estate 7.6
destination 7.5
classic 7.4
new 7.3
art 7.2
summer 7.1
scenic 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Property 94.3
Window 93
Building 93
Wheel 86.1
Black-and-white 83.9
Neighbourhood 83.5
Rectangle 83.5
Facade 78.9
Urban design 77.9
Monochrome 77.4
Monochrome photography 76.1
City 74.7
Human settlement 73.6
Fixture 72.3
History 68.6
Mixed-use 66.9
Art 66.6
Font 66.1
Street 65.8
Room 65.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

building 99.9
outdoor 96.9
window 91.9
black and white 91.5
house 89
street 87.1
city 84.8
white 82.7
old 72.8
text 68.7
town 53.9
residential 30.5
stone 19.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.2%

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.5%

AWS Rekognition

Person 88.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 78.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 42.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

streetview architecture 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

an old photo of a brick building 94.1%
an old brick building 94%
an old photo of a building 93.9%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an urban street scene in what appears to be a European city, featuring a mix of historic and somewhat worn architecture. In the foreground, there is a cobblestone street with a man walking and pulling a cart. The buildings in the center have steep gabled roofs, with slightly uneven and aged facades, and most of them are several stories tall with rectangular windows. Signs on some buildings indicate businesses, such as "Bürgerliches Speisehaus," suggesting a restaurant or an eatery, and "Schuh" (German for "shoe"), which may be a shoe store. Clothing and merchandise hang from stands outside one of the storefronts, possibly indicating a market or retail stall.

In the background, a large, intricate cathedral dominates the scene. The ornate architecture of the cathedral features arches, columns, and decorative details characteristic of Romanesque or Gothic design. Overall, the photograph has a vintage feel, likely taken sometime in the mid-20th century, capturing the charm and slightly dilapidated character of the area.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a street scene in front of a group of traditional European buildings. The architecture features narrow, multi-story, gabled buildings typical of older European cityscapes. The building on the left has a sign on the ground floor that reads "Bürgerliches Speisehaus," indicating it is a public eating house or restaurant. Other signs on the buildings advertise for "Schuhe" (shoes) and display various goods for sale, as seen with clothing hanging outside on the wall of the red brick building in the center.

In front of this setup, a man can be seen pulling a cart across the cobblestone street, adding a sense of motion to the otherwise still image. In the background, towering above the buildings, is a large church or cathedral with elaborate stonework, suggesting that this scene is located in a historic part of a European city, possibly Germany based on the language visible in the signs. The image captures a moment in time, showcasing both the architectural and cultural aspects of the area.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a historic European city street. The scene depicts a collection of ornate, multi-story buildings with intricate architectural details such as arched windows, decorative roofs, and ornamental facades. In the foreground, there are several people walking along the cobblestone street, and a small cart or wagon can be seen. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of an older, historic urban setting.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing traditional German architecture, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The image features several narrow, multi-story buildings with distinctive steep-roofed designs typical of medieval German construction. In the center of the image, there's a sign reading "Bürgerliches Speisehaus" (which translates to "Civil/Middle-class Restaurant" or "Public Dining House"). The buildings have multiple windows, and some appear to be shops at street level. The street itself is cobblestoned, and there are some street lamps visible. In the background, you can see part of what appears to be a church or cathedral with Gothic architectural elements. The scene captures the characteristic look of a traditional German city street or marketplace area.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a cobblestone street in an old European city, with a mix of old and new buildings. The street is paved with cobblestones and features a few people walking on it. In the background, there are several old buildings, including a large church or cathedral with a tall steeple. The buildings appear to be made of stone or brick and have a mix of Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles. Some of the buildings have signs or advertisements on them, including one that reads "Bürgerlisches Speisehaus" in German.

Overall, the image suggests a charming and historic European city, possibly in Germany or another country with a similar architectural style. The presence of cobblestone streets and old buildings gives the image a sense of nostalgia and timelessness.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This black-and-white photograph depicts a historic street scene in a European city, likely Germany, featuring a mix of old and new architecture. The image is framed by a white border with a subtle gray "X" watermark.

In the foreground, a cobblestone street dominates the lower half of the image, with a man walking along the left side, pulling a cart. On the right side, a small, dark-colored building with a sloping roof stands out. The background reveals a row of old, multi-story buildings with varied architectural styles, including Gothic and Baroque elements. Notable features include a large, ornate building with a balcony and a sign reading "Bürgerlisches Speisehaus" on the leftmost building.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling city street from a bygone era, with a blend of old and new architectural styles. The presence of the cart and the man walking along the street adds a sense of activity and daily life to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old city street with cobblestone pavement. The street is lined with buildings, some of which have signs in German. The buildings are of different architectural styles, with some having arched windows and others having rectangular windows. There is a lamp post on the left side of the street, and a person is walking on the street. There are also some people standing in front of the buildings, and some are walking on the sidewalk.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is in black and white, showing a street view of a city with many buildings and shops. The street is paved with cobblestones, and there is a streetlight on the left side of the street. A person is walking on the street, and there is a cart on the left side. Some people are standing in front of the shops, and a few clothes are hanging on the hangers.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph captures a European city street scene, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The architecture is characterized by tall, narrow buildings with steeply pitched roofs, a common style in many European towns. In the background, the towering structure of what appears to be a cathedral or large church is visible, featuring detailed stonework, arches, and domes.

The street is paved with cobblestones, and a man is seen walking across the street, pulling a small cart. Several shops are present along the street level, with signs in German or a similar language. One of the shops is labeled "Bürgerliches Speisehaus," which translates to "Civilian Eating House," suggesting it is a restaurant or eatery. There are also other establishments, including one with the word "Schuh," which likely means "shoe" in German.

In front of one of the shops, there are goods displayed, possibly clothing or accessories. Two people appear to be standing or sitting near the shop, possibly customers or shopkeepers. A street lamp is positioned on the left side of the image, adding to the old-world charm of the scene. The overall impression is of a historical European town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, all dominated by the grand architecture of the church in the background.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century. It depicts a charming European street scene with a strong architectural focus.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: The scene is dominated by several old, multi-story buildings with varied facades and gabled roofs. The buildings are constructed with stone or brick. Some have small windows, others have larger ones. There is also a large building in the background.
  • Signage: There is a sign for "Bürgerliches Speisehaus" (which translates to "Burger's Restaurant") and another with the word "Schuh" (shoe) visible.
  • Street: The cobblestone street is a prominent feature, adding to the historical feel. There is also a cart on the road.
  • People: A few people are present, a man walking on the road.
  • Light Fixture: A spherical street lamp on a pole stands out against the buildings.
  • Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is one of history and age, with a sense of a quiet, ordinary day in a European town.

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Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a historical street scene in what appears to be a European city. The architecture is characteristic of traditional European styles, with buildings featuring steeply pitched roofs, gabled facades, and ornate details.

Here are some key observations:

  1. Buildings:

    • The buildings are multi-storied with a mix of brick and plaster exteriors.
    • The building on the left has a sign that reads "Bürgerliches Speisehaus," indicating it was a dining establishment, likely a middle-class eatery.
    • The building in the center has a shop on the ground floor with a sign that reads "Schuh," which means "shoe" in German, suggesting it was a shoe store.
    • The building on the right features a large, arched structure, possibly part of a larger historical or civic building.
  2. Street:

    • The street is paved with cobblestones, typical of older European cities.
    • There are a few people visible, including a person walking with a bicycle and another person standing near the shoe store.
    • A street lamp is visible on the left side of the image.
  3. Atmosphere:

    • The scene appears to be from an earlier time period, possibly the early to mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the general appearance of the buildings and street.
    • The overall mood is calm and everyday, capturing a moment in the life of the city.

This image provides a glimpse into the daily life and architecture of a European city from a bygone era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image depicts a black-and-white street scene in what appears to be a historical European town. The architecture is characterized by closely built, old stone buildings with steeply pitched roofs and narrow facades. The buildings on the left have a distinct medieval style, with small, evenly spaced windows and a slightly aged appearance. One of the buildings has the sign "Bürgerliches Speisehaus," which translates to "Civic Dining House."

In the background, there is a larger, more ornate building with arched windows and decorative details, suggesting it might be a church or cathedral. The street is paved with cobblestones, and a pedestrian is walking along the edge of the street. A small cart is parked near the building on the left, and there are some goods displayed in front of the building, indicating a market or a small shop. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of a quiet, historic town.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white photograph captures a charming old European street scene. The image features a row of narrow, multi-story buildings with steeply pitched roofs and a variety of windows. The architecture suggests a historical or traditional European style, with the buildings tightly packed together along the street.

Prominently displayed on one of the buildings is a sign that reads "Bürgerlisches Speisehaus," indicating a restaurant or public house. There are a few people walking along the sidewalk, and some shops have displays set up outside, adding to the lively atmosphere of the scene.

In the background, a large, ornate cathedral or church with intricate architectural details and arched windows rises above the buildings, dominating the skyline. The cobblestone street in the foreground adds to the historic feel of the image, and a street lamp is visible on the left side, contributing to the overall ambiance of the scene. The image has a timeless quality, evoking a sense of nostalgia and history.

Text analysis

Amazon

Speisehaus
Bürgerlisches Speisehaus
Bürgerlisches
Schuh
Speiser
Zar
ride
dillion
Taparel

Google

Bürgerlisches Speisehaus Schuh
Bürgerlisches
Speisehaus
Schuh