Human Generated Data

Title

["Am Fluss," 1927, drawing by Lyonel Feininger]

Date

c. 1930

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.665.6

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

["Am Fluss," 1927, drawing by Lyonel Feininger]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

c. 1930

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.665.6

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-07-01

Watercraft 99.6
Vessel 99.6
Vehicle 99.6
Transportation 99.6
Water 94.9
Waterfront 87.3
Outdoors 83.2
Pier 80.2
Port 80.2
Dock 80.2
Boat 76.1
Nature 64.6

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-09

watercraft 99.5
vehicle 97.6
transportation system 95.8
people 95.7
ship 95.2
no person 94.6
wreck 93.7
rust 93.3
broken 92.4
shipwreck 92.4
warship 91.5
art 91.4
dirty 91.2
vintage 91.2
old 90.7
group 89.8
boat 88.5
wreckage 88.2
water 85.7
decay 85.5

Imagga
created on 2022-07-01

shopping cart 94.6
blackboard 82.3
handcart 75.8
wheeled vehicle 57.2
container 35.5
black 23.4
conveyance 19
night 18.6
digital 18.6
light 17.4
texture 17.4
pattern 17.1
design 16.9
water 16.7
technology 14.1
art 13
wallpaper 12.2
splash 12.2
computer 12
glowing 11.1
glow 11.1
space 10.9
dark 10.9
futuristic 10.8
information 10.6
modern 10.5
data 10
reflection 9.7
sky 9.6
web 9.5
network 9.3
old 9.1
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landscape 8.9
grunge 8.5
monitor 8.1
celebration 8
decoration 8
glass 7.9
text 7.9
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artistic 7.8
color 7.8
tree 7.7
winter 7.7
tech 7.6
fire 7.5
outdoors 7.5
close 7.4
symbol 7.4
star 7.2
colorful 7.2
bright 7.1
season 7

Google
created on 2022-07-01

Microsoft
created on 2022-07-01

text 99.9
black and white 94.2
sketch 93.2
drawing 91.4
black 83.2
art 78.6
monochrome 56.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Boat 76.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-07-01

an old photo of a person 74.4%
old photo of a person 72.1%
a vintage photo of a person 67.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-06-13

a photograph of a black and white drawing of a boat in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This abstract artwork, created by Lyonel Feininger, is titled "Am Fluss" ("At the River"). It features an expressive composition of angular lines and geometric shapes, rendered in white against a stark black background. The scene appears to depict a river landscape with boats, buildings, and structures along the water's edge. Feininger's signature angular style is evident in his fragmented depictions of architecture and boats, which are constructed from intersecting lines and sharp angles. The overall composition conveys a sense of motion and dynamic energy while maintaining an architectural balance. The use of light and shadow creates depth and contrast, typical of Feininger’s modernist approach to art.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is an abstract artwork by Lyonel Feininger, titled "Am Fluss." It is a black-and-white composition, likely created using a technique like drawing or etching. The artwork features geometric shapes and lines that give the impression of a symbolic or abstract landscape. There are angular forms resembling buildings or structures, possibly positioned near a river or water, as suggested by the title. The use of white lines and shading on a black background creates a dramatic contrast, emphasizing the architectural forms and dynamic composition. The signature "Feininger" is present in the bottom left corner, along with the date "20 VI 29," indicating it was made on June 20, 1929.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be an abstract black and white sketch or drawing. It depicts a complex, geometric composition with various angular shapes, lines, and textures. The overall impression is one of a dynamic, almost chaotic visual landscape, with a sense of depth and movement created through the interplay of light and shadow. The artwork has a moody, atmospheric quality, conveying a sense of mystery or unease through its stark contrasts and abstracted forms.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a black and white abstract architectural sketch or drawing. The image has a stark contrast with white lines against a dark background, creating geometric shapes and angular forms that suggest an architectural or urban landscape. The composition is made up of various intersecting lines, triangular and rectangular shapes that could represent buildings, structures, or abstract spatial relationships. The style appears somewhat modernist or constructivist in nature. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be a signature or name "Feninger" and what might be a date. The overall effect is dramatic and geometric, with a strong sense of perspective and spatial depth achieved through the arrangement of the linear elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a sketch of a stage set, likely for an opera or play. It is drawn in white chalk on a blackboard and features a large, dark background with various elements of the set drawn in white. The set appears to be a cityscape or a building, with a large structure in the center and several smaller buildings or objects around it. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, suggesting that the performance will be intense and emotionally charged.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white sketch of a room with a large window. The room appears to be empty, with no furniture or other objects visible. The window is the dominant feature of the room, and it takes up most of the wall on the right side of the image. The window is rectangular in shape and has a flat top and bottom. It is open, with the curtains pulled back to reveal the outside view.

In the foreground of the image, there are some lines and shapes that appear to be part of the room's architecture. These lines and shapes are drawn in a loose, expressive style, giving the impression that the artist was experimenting with different techniques and styles.

Overall, the image is a simple yet effective depiction of a room with a large window. The use of black and white creates a sense of simplicity and elegance, while the loose lines and shapes add a touch of playfulness and creativity.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white architectural drawing, possibly a sketch or a blueprint. The drawing depicts a landscape with various structures and elements. The structures include a bridge-like structure with arches, a building with a triangular roof, and a small structure with a pointed roof. The landscape also includes a water body, possibly a river or a lake, with a small boat floating on it. The drawing is done in a sketchy style, with lines and shapes that suggest movement and fluidity. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner, which reads "Feininger".

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a harbor with boats. The drawing is composed of lines and shapes that create the illusion of a harbor with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape. The drawing is in black and white, with no color. The drawing is a sketch, with no shading or texture. The drawing is a representation of a harbor with boats, a bridge, and a cityscape.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-13

The image is a high-contrast, black and white drawing with a dark background. It depicts a harbor or waterfront scene with boats, buildings, and structures rendered in a geometric, almost cubist style. The lines are light and appear to be white or silver, creating a stark contrast against the black backdrop.

The composition includes several boats with sails represented by triangular shapes and angular lines. The buildings in the background are similarly depicted with straight lines and geometric forms. Vertical lines are scattered throughout the image, possibly indicating masts, light reflections on the water, or other structural elements.

In the bottom left corner, there's a signature or artist's mark that appears to read "Feininger". Along the bottom edge, there are other handwritten elements that seem to include text and a date, "20 VI '37". The drawing is framed by a thin white border that runs along the edges of the image.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white sketch, likely a drawing or print, depicting a harbor scene. The style is semi-abstract with a strong emphasis on geometric shapes and lines. Here's a breakdown:

  • Composition: The scene is organized within a rectangular frame. The horizon line is indistinct, possibly blending into the background.
  • Subject Matter: The primary subject matter appears to be boats and buildings. The boats are suggested by geometric forms (triangles, rectangles) with sails or structures. There are some buildings near the center, also rendered in an abstracted manner. The harbor seems to be filled with several boats and buildings.
  • Technique: The artist has used white lines and shading on a dark (black) ground to create this image. This implies it was created using techniques such as scratching a surface.
  • Style: The artwork has an abstract quality, not attempting photorealistic representation. The use of geometric shapes, and lines, suggests an influence of Cubism or other early 20th-century art movements.
  • Details: There is a signature “Feininger” in the bottom left corner and the date "20 VII 37” is found at the bottom right. Additionally, at the center are some words, "Am Fluss."

The artwork is a representation of a harbor, which has an artistic and geometric approach.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white abstract artwork that appears to depict a harbor or marina scene. The artwork is characterized by bold, geometric shapes and lines, creating a sense of depth and structure. The scene includes several boats with sails and masts, as well as buildings or structures along the waterfront. The use of white lines and shapes against a predominantly black background gives the image a stark, dramatic contrast. The style is reminiscent of modernist or abstract expressionist art, focusing on form and composition rather than realistic detail. The artist's signature, "Feininger," is visible in the bottom left corner, and the date "20.VII.37" is noted in the bottom right corner, indicating the artwork was created on July 20, 1937.

Text analysis

Amazon

Feininger
20
to
Fluss
20 VI to
VI

Google

Feininger 20
Feininger
20