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Title

Grosse Hafenrundfahrt Large Advertising Poster

Date

1929

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.19.B

Human Generated Data

Title

Grosse Hafenrundfahrt Large Advertising Poster

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Date

1929

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.19.B

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Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Advertisement 99.9
Brochure 99.5
Flyer 99.5
Paper 99.5
Text 88.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

vintage 96.8
illustration 96.3
retro 95.3
paper 94.9
old 93.9
collection 93.5
antique 90.1
design 88.4
symbol 86.9
desktop 84.4
art 83.3
bill 82.2
text 81.7
no person 81
graphic 81
print 80.8
sign 79.9
post 79.8
vector 79.7
typography 78.3

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

menu 100
fare 100
food 70.2
cloud 43.1
conceptual 39.8
word 37.8
definition 36.3
graphic 33.6
design 31
tag 28.8
creative 26.5
business 25
grunge 22.2
collection 21.7
tags 21.7
art 21.6
style 21.6
representation 20.9
information 20.4
stylized 18.3
backdrop 18.2
element 17.4
cover 16.7
composition 16
text 15.7
collage 15.4
association 14.8
letter 14.7
decor 14.2
associated 13.8
artwork 13.8
data 13.7
global 13.7
advertise 13.6
advertisement 13.5
advertising 13.5
decorative 13.4
decoration 12.3
industry 12
paper 11.8
brochure 11.7
carpet 11.7
idea 11.6
copy 11.5
modern 11.2
keywords 10.9
newspaper 10.6
retro 9.9
template 9.2
vintage 9.1
world 8.9
dangerous 8.6
energy 8.4
old 8.4
texture 8.4
pattern 8.2
danger 8.2
product 8
assorted 7.8
education 7.8
creation 7.7
financial 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Text 90.8
Font 83.1
Poster 81.6
Postage stamp 65.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

text 95.8
design 95.8
propaganda 53.2
retro 41
typography 27.6
poster 24.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster

Clarifai

Poster
Boat

AWS Rekognition

Poster 99.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

paintings art 64.1%
text visuals 32.4%
interior objects 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-22

a close up of a sign 91.6%
close up of a sign 88.7%
a sign on a wall 78.9%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

poster for the exhibition, which was held.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a poster of a poster of a ship in the water

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage poster advertising a harbor boat tour. The poster is predominantly colored in shades of red, green, and orange, and features illustrations of various ships, boats, and harbor-related structures arranged in a grid-like pattern.

The illustrations include several types of ships, from large passenger liners and cargo ships to smaller boats, all set against a backdrop of harbor cranes and industrial buildings. Some of the ships are labeled with the phrase "Grosse Hafenrundfahrt" (Great Harbor Tour), indicating the focus on the harbor cruise.

The text on the poster is in German and reads:
"Die Schönheit des Hafens zeigt die Grosse Hafenrundfahrt mit anschliessender Schiffsbesichtigung ab Brücke 1 St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken, in der Regel im Sommer halbstündlich - im Winter stündlich. Hafen-Dampfschiffahrt A-G Hamburg."

Translated, it means:
"The beauty of the port is shown by the great harbor tour with subsequent ship inspection from Bridge 1 St. Pauli landing bridges, usually every half hour in summer - every hour in winter. Harbor Steamship Navigation A-G Hamburg."

The poster has a distinctively vintage style, characterized by simplified geometric shapes and a bold, clear font. The colors and design elements give it an eye-catching and nostalgic appearance, representative of early 20th-century graphic design. The bottom right corner of the poster is signed "A. Mahlau 29," indicating the artist and the year it was created.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

The image is of a vintage poster, likely for tourism or travel. It is primarily in shades of orange, green, and white, showcasing a stylized representation of a harbor with various types of ships and boats. The vessels include both sailboats and steamships, depicted with a degree of geometric abstraction.

Overlaid on this maritime scene, there is prominent text in large, bold, uppercase letters that reads "DIE SCHÖNHEIT DES HAFENS ZEIGT DIE GROSSE HAFENRUNDFAHRT" which translates to "The beauty of the harbor is shown by the grand harbor tour." Below this main text is additional information, likely about the tours, mentioning a location "St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken" which is a pier in Hamburg, and some scheduling details suggesting that in the summer tours depart half-hourly, and in winter hourly. It also mentions "HAFEN-DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT A-G HAMBURG", which likely refers to the harbor steamship company in Hamburg.

The poster has a vintage look, with its art style reminiscent of the early to mid-20th century. It is an advertising print, intended to attract customers to scenic harbor tours in Hamburg, Germany. The bottom right corner has text "DRUCK HAMBURGER" followed by text that is partly obscured, which indicates the printing house or publisher.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This is a vintage German travel poster advertising harbor tours in Hamburg. The design uses a striking three-color scheme of orange, olive green, and black on a cream background. The artwork shows a stylized representation of Hamburg's harbor, featuring various types of ships including sailing vessels and steamships, warehouse buildings, cranes, and industrial port facilities. The text in German reads "DIE SCHÖNHEIT DES HAFENS ZEIGT DIE GROSSE HAFEN RUNDFAHRT" which translates to "The Beauty of the Harbor is Shown on the Great Harbor Tour." The poster promotes a harbor cruise with ship visits, departing from St. Pauli Landing Bridges. The modern, geometric art style is characteristic of early 20th century German graphic design, with the ships and buildings rendered in bold, simplified shapes. The poster was produced by the Hamburg Harbor Ferry Company (Hafen-Dampfschiffahrt A-G Hamburg).

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage travel poster advertising a harbor boat tour in Hamburg, Germany. The poster has a stylized illustration of the Port of Hamburg, with various ships, cranes, warehouses and other port infrastructure depicted in warm shades of red, orange and green against a textured cream background.

The poster text, in German, translates to "The beauty of the harbor is shown by the great harbor boat tour" and lists several specific Hamburg locations the tour visits, such as St. Pauli Landungsbrücken pier.

The graphic design has a bold, minimalist mid-20th century aesthetic, using simple geometric shapes and a limited color palette to create an impactful composition promoting Hamburg's busy industrial seaport as a sightseeing attraction for travelers and locals alike. Overall, it's an interesting example of retro tourism advertising and illustration style.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

The image appears to be a vintage advertisement or poster promoting the "große Hafenrundfahrt" or "Great Harbour Tour" in Hamburg, Germany. The poster features a colorful, stylized illustration of the Hamburg harbor with various ships, boats, and industrial structures depicted. The text at the bottom promotes the harbor tour and provides additional details about the tour schedule and stops. The overall design has an art deco or modernist aesthetic with bold colors and geometric shapes characteristic of that style.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This is a vintage German travel poster advertising harbor boat tours in Hamburg ("Grosse Hafen Rundfahrt"). The poster features a stylized, modernist illustration of Hamburg's harbor in orange, olive green, and brown colors. It shows various elements of the port including sailing ships with multiple masts at the top, cargo ships, industrial buildings, warehouses, cranes, and a bridge structure. The design has a distinctive 1920s-30s aesthetic with clean geometric shapes and bold typography.

The text at the bottom translates to "The Beauty of the Harbor is shown by the Great Harbor Tour" and includes details about departure points at St. Pauli Landing Bridges and schedule information for summer and winter seasons. The poster was created by A. Mahlau and published by the Hamburg Harbor Steam Ship Company (Hafen-Dampfschiffahrt A-G Hamburg).

The overall composition effectively conveys the industrial might and maritime activity of Hamburg's busy port through a striking modernist design approach.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a vintage poster in German, featuring a collection of ships and buildings. The title, "Die Schönheit des Hafens Zeigt die Grosse Hafen Rundfahrt," translates to "The beauty of the harbor shows the great harbor round trip."

  • Title
    • The title is written in large, bold letters at the bottom of the poster.
    • It features a mix of orange, green, and brown colors.
    • The text is in German, with the words "Grosse Hafen Rundfahrt" standing out in larger font.
  • Ships
    • There are several ships depicted in the image, including cargo ships, passenger ships, and sailboats.
    • The ships are shown in various sizes and shapes, with some featuring multiple masts and others having a more streamlined design.
    • The ships are colored in shades of orange, green, and brown, matching the color scheme of the title.
  • Buildings
    • Several buildings are also illustrated in the image, including warehouses, cranes, and piers.
    • The buildings are depicted in a more stylized manner than the ships, with clean lines and simple shapes.
    • The buildings are colored in the same shades as the ships, creating a cohesive visual theme.
  • Background
    • The background of the poster features a light-colored water texture, with small waves and ripples visible.
    • The water is depicted in a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker colors of the ships and buildings.
  • Overall Design
    • The overall design of the poster is simple yet effective, with a clear focus on showcasing the beauty of the harbor.
    • The use of bold colors and stylized illustrations creates a visually appealing image that grabs the viewer's attention.
    • The poster appears to be promoting a harbor tour or cruise, with the title and illustrations working together to convey the sense of adventure and exploration.

In summary, the image is a vintage poster that showcases the beauty of a harbor through a series of stylized illustrations. The title and background work together to create a visually appealing image that effectively promotes a harbor tour or cruise.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a vintage poster with a beige background and orange, green, and brown text and graphics. The title of the poster is in large orange letters at the bottom and reads "DIE SCHÖNHEIT DES HAFENS ZEIGT DIE GROSSE HAFEN RUNDFAHRT."

Above the title are several rows of graphics depicting various ships and boats, including sailboats, steamships, and ferries. Some of the graphics have green banners with white text that appears to be the names of the ships or their destinations.

At the bottom of the poster, there is additional text in smaller letters that provides information about the harbor tour, including the departure location (St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken) and the duration of the tour (in the summer half-year). The overall design of the poster suggests that it was created to promote tourism in Hamburg, Germany, and to highlight the beauty and importance of the city's harbor.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage poster advertising the beauty of the port of Hamburg, Germany. The poster is divided into two sections. The top section features illustrations of various ships, including sailboats, steamers, and cargo ships. These ships are depicted in different sizes and styles, showcasing the diversity of vessels that frequent the port. The bottom section contains text in German, which translates to "The beauty of the port shows the greatness of the port." The text is accompanied by a depiction of a bridge and buildings, emphasizing the industrial and urban aspects of the port. The overall design of the poster is simple yet effective, with bold typography and vibrant colors that capture the essence of the port's maritime heritage.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage poster featuring various ships and maritime elements, likely created for advertising purposes. The poster has a vintage look with a beige background and is adorned with a variety of ships and maritime structures. The ships are depicted in different colors, including red, green, and gold, and are arranged in a row, with some ships having masts and others having smokestacks. The poster also includes a bridge, buildings, and other structures in the foreground. The text on the poster is in German and translates to "The beauty of the harbor shows the great harbor round trip with a ship tour." The poster also includes the name of the company, "Hafen-Dampfschifffahrt A-G Hamburg," which likely refers to a shipping company based in Hamburg, Germany.

Google Gemini

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

This is a vintage travel poster, likely from Germany, advertising a harbor tour in Hamburg. Here's a breakdown:

Visuals:

  • Stylized Illustration: The poster features a simplified, artistic representation of a harbor. There are various types of ships: sailing ships, steamships, and possibly modern vessels. The ships are depicted in a stylized, geometric manner, and the color palette is limited, using shades of green, orange, and brown/gold.
  • Harbor Elements: In addition to the ships, the poster includes elements of the harbor scene: possibly a shipyard or dock, a bridge and cranes, and a building labeled "A. Mahlau."
  • Water: The water is represented using horizontal lines to create a sense of the water.

Text:

  • Headline: The main text, in large, bold letters, reads "DIE SCHÖNHEIT DES HAFENS ZEIGT DIE GROSSE HAFEN RUNDFAHRT" (The beauty of the harbor shows the large harbor tour).
  • Additional Information: Below the main headline, the poster provides more details:
    • "MIT ANSCHLIESSENDER SCHIFFSBESICHTIGUNG" (With subsequent ship visits/sightseeing).
    • "BRÜCKE 1 ST. PAULI-LANDUNGSBRÜCKEN" (Bridge 1, St. Pauli landing bridges).
    • "IN DER REGEL IM SOMMER HALBSTÜNDLICH - IM WINTER STÜNDLICH" (Typically every half hour in summer - every hour in winter).
    • "HAFEN-DAMPFSCHIFFAHRT A-G HAMBURG" (Harbor steamship company A-G Hamburg).

Overall Impression:

  • Promotional: The poster's purpose is to attract tourists to a harbor tour.
  • Vintage Style: The design is typical of early to mid-20th-century travel posters, with its bold lettering, simplified illustrations, and limited color palette.
  • Location: The poster clearly focuses on the Hamburg harbor, promoting the city's appeal.

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

The image is a vintage travel poster advertising harbor tours in Hamburg, Germany. The poster features a stylized depiction of the harbor with various ships, buildings, and landmarks rendered in a graphic, geometric style. The color palette is primarily orange and olive green against a light background.

In the upper part of the poster, there are several illustrations of different types of ships, including tall sailing ships with masts and steamers. Each ship is labeled with the text "GROSSE HAFENRUNDFAHRT" in small green rectangular boxes, indicating a "Grand Harbor Tour". Below the ships, there are representations of dockyards and industrial buildings, also labeled "GROSSE HAFENRUNDFAHRT".

The lower part of the poster is dominated by bold text in German. The first line, "DIE SCHÖNHEIT DES HAFENS ZEIGT DIE," is in olive green, while the second line, "GROSSE HAFEN RUNDFAHRT," is in a striking orange. Below this, the text provides additional information about the tours, including that they include a "Schiffsbesichtigung" (ship tour), depart from "Brücke 1 St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken", and run every half hour in summer and every hour in winter. The final line states the name of the tour company: "Hafen-Dampfschifffahrt A-G Hamburg."

The overall design of the poster is clean and modern for its time, utilizing simple shapes and strong typography to convey its message effectively. The poster is somewhat worn, showing signs of age and use, particularly along the edges.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a vintage poster promoting a harbor tour in Hamburg, Germany. The text on the poster reads:

"Die Schönheit des Hafens zeigt die Grosse Hafen Rundfahrt"
"The beauty of the harbor shows the Great Harbor Tour"

"Mit anschliessender Schiffsbesichtigung"
"With subsequent ship inspection"

"Ab Brücke 1 St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken"
"From Bridge 1 St. Pauli Landungsbrücken"

"In der Regel im Sommer halbstündlich - im Winter stündlich"
"Regularly every half hour in the summer - hourly in the winter"

"Hafen-Dampfschifffahrt A-G Hamburg"
"Hamburg Harbor Steamship Company"

The poster features stylized illustrations of various ships and harbor buildings, including sailing ships, steamships, and industrial structures. The design uses a combination of green, orange, and black colors to depict the different elements. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of early 20th-century graphic design, with bold typography and simplified, geometric shapes. The poster is credited to "A. Mahlau" and was printed by "Druck: Bazlen & Co., Hamburg."

Qwen

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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