Human Generated Data

Title

[View from above of city]

Date

1936-1937

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.578.3

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[View from above of city]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1936-1937

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.578.3

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-20

Nature 99.9
Storm 99.9
Winter 99.9
Outdoors 99.9
Blizzard 99.9
Snow 99.9
Weather 71.3
Landscape 69.4
Scenery 63.4
Ice 59
Building 58.3
Steeple 58.3
Tower 58.3
Spire 58.3
Architecture 58.3
Aerial View 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-20

people 98.1
winter 96.5
city 96.1
no person 96
monochrome 95.1
building 94.7
architecture 93.9
many 92.9
snow 92.7
vehicle 92.2
town 92
street 89.7
wear 89.1
skyline 88.1
group 86.9
house 86.7
cityscape 85.8
adult 85.5
group together 85.5
tree 83.8

Imagga
created on 2019-11-20

city 50.1
architecture 42.1
travel 40.2
building 38.9
cityscape 36
town 34.4
palace 32.6
sky 32
castle 31.6
landmark 28.9
tourism 28.1
landscape 27.6
urban 26.3
aerial 24.3
buildings 23.7
tower 21.5
tourist 21
old 20.2
house 18.9
famous 18.6
mountain 17.7
structure 17.6
scene 17.3
vacation 17.2
church 16.7
river 16
sea 15.8
negative 15.7
street 15.7
fortification 15.2
roof 14.5
panorama 14.3
exterior 13.8
film 13.4
skyline 13.3
hill 13.1
snow 13.1
ancient 13
roofs 12.8
houses 12.6
jigsaw puzzle 12.5
capital 12.5
tree 12.3
bridge 12
outdoors 12
historic 11.9
stone 11.9
fortress 11.9
coast 11.7
history 11.6
panoramic 11.5
scenic 11.4
water 11.4
rock 11.3
high 11.3
monument 11.2
clouds 11
beach 10.8
skyscraper 10.7
downtown 10.6
destination 10.3
mountains 10.2
defensive structure 10
park 9.9
puzzle 9.9
photographic paper 9.6
construction 9.4
holiday 9.3
boat 9.3
center 9.2
marina 9.1
weather 9
summer 9
bay 8.9
canyon 8.8
district 8.7
culture 8.6
historical 8.5
residence 8.3
scenery 8.1
night 8
skyscrapers 7.8
business district 7.8
above 7.7
desert 7.7
modern 7.7
village 7.7
medieval 7.7
game 7.7
ocean 7.4
national 7.3
color 7.2
road 7.2
sand 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-20

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-20

fog 98.6
skyscraper 97.4
text 97.3
building 90.1
old 89.8
white 87.2
city 86
sky 84.9
cityscape 78.4
black 75.1
skyline 57.8
vintage 46.5

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-20

a vintage photo of a city 89.2%
a black and white photo of a city 88.8%
a vintage photo of an old building 82.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cityscapeople -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This is a negative image of an urban cityscape. The buildings and architecture appear reversed in tone, with their light areas turned dark and the dark areas turned light. Tall skyscrapers are visible in the background, while the foreground contains shorter, more detailed structures, including rooftops, arches, and small cupolas. A large tree silhouette is prominent on the right side of the frame, and power lines span the area. The overall atmosphere is eerie due to the inverted colors, making the sky appear dark while the city structures are outlined in brighter tones.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a photographic negative of a cityscape. We can see a densely built urban area with numerous buildings and structures. The skyline in the background includes several tall skyscrapers, suggesting it's a sizable city. In the foreground, there are smaller, more tightly packed buildings, and some architectural features like domes or towers can be observed, possibly on a church or public building. Trees can be seen on the right side of the image. The sky appears dark due to the negative effect, while the buildings and landscape elements appear lighter, creating a stark contrast typical of black-and-white negative photography.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, with a prominent building in the foreground and a skyline of skyscrapers in the background. The cityscape is depicted in a grayscale tone, with varying shades of gray used to create depth and texture.

In the foreground, a large building stands out, featuring a clock tower and a steeple. The building appears to be a historic structure, with ornate details and architectural features that suggest it may have been built in the early 20th century.

Behind the foreground building, a row of smaller buildings stretches across the image, creating a sense of depth and perspective. These buildings appear to be residential or commercial structures, with windows, doors, and rooftops visible.

In the background, the skyline of the city rises up, dominated by tall skyscrapers that pierce the sky. The skyscrapers are depicted in a lighter shade of gray than the foreground buildings, creating a sense of distance and depth.

To the right of the image, a tree or bush is visible, its branches and leaves extending into the frame. This element adds a touch of natural beauty to the otherwise urban landscape.

Overall, the image presents a striking contrast between the historic building in the foreground and the modern skyscrapers in the background, highlighting the evolution of the city over time. The use of grayscale tones creates a sense of nostalgia and timelessness, while the detailed depiction of the buildings and architecture suggests a strong sense of place and identity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black and white photograph of a cityscape, with a double exposure effect that overlays a second image of the same cityscape on top of the first. The cityscape features a mix of buildings, including skyscrapers and smaller structures, with a large tree visible in the foreground on the right side of the image. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or in low-light conditions.

The double exposure effect creates a sense of depth and layering in the image, with the second exposure appearing as a faint, ghostly version of the cityscape superimposed over the first. This technique adds a unique visual interest to the photograph, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Overall, the image presents a striking and atmospheric portrayal of a city at night, with the double exposure effect adding an extra layer of complexity and visual interest to the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken from a high vantage point, capturing a cityscape at night. The scene is dominated by a dense array of buildings, predominantly of urban architecture, with numerous windows and rooftops visible. The buildings vary in height and design, suggesting a mix of commercial, residential, and possibly industrial structures. The sky above is dark, indicating it is nighttime, and there are no visible signs of daylight or artificial lighting from the buildings themselves, creating a silhouetted effect.

On the right side of the image, there is a prominent tree with a full canopy, contrasting sharply with the urban environment. The tree is in full view, with its branches and leaves clearly defined against the lighter background. The branches extend towards the left, partially covering some of the buildings in the foreground.

Power lines and electrical poles are visible, crisscrossing the scene, suggesting the presence of infrastructure supporting the city's electrical needs. The image has a slightly blurry quality, which adds to the mysterious and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere of the scene.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape at night. The cityscape is densely packed with buildings of varying heights. In the foreground, there are lower-rise buildings with multiple windows, and in the background, there are taller buildings that stand out against the dark sky. The sky is completely black, suggesting that the photograph was taken at night or in a very dark environment. There are also trees visible in the foreground, and power lines can be seen running through the city.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

The image shows a cityscape. It is in negative, meaning the colors are inverted. The sky is dark, and the buildings and structures are light. In the distance, several skyscrapers can be seen, forming a city skyline. Closer to the foreground, there's a dense collection of lower buildings, possibly residential or commercial. A couple of structures with distinct bell towers can be identified. Power lines stretch across the scene. On the right side of the image, there is what appears to be a tree or foliage, also inverted in color. The overall impression is a high-angle, panoramic view of a bustling urban environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

This is a vintage black and white negative of a city skyline, possibly San Francisco. It features a mix of old and new buildings, with a tree on the right side of the frame. The sky is mostly clear. The foreground shows some buildings with spires. The contrast is very strong, making details stand out.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image appears to be an old black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, likely taken from an elevated vantage point. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Foreground: The foreground features a mix of smaller buildings, possibly residential or small commercial structures, with varied architectural styles. The buildings are densely packed, indicating an urban setting.

  2. Midground: Moving further back, the buildings become taller and more uniform, suggesting a transition to a more commercial or downtown area. There are several mid-rise buildings with distinct architectural features, such as ornate facades and possibly some historical significance.

  3. Background: The skyline in the background is dominated by taller buildings, including skyscrapers. These structures are more modern compared to those in the foreground and midground, indicating a mix of old and new architecture within the city.

  4. Sky and Lighting: The sky is dark, which could suggest that the photo was taken during the evening or night. The lighting on the buildings is inconsistent, with some areas appearing brighter than others, possibly due to streetlights or other artificial lighting sources.

  5. Trees: On the right side of the image, there is a tall tree, which adds a natural element to the otherwise urban scene.

  6. Overall Tone: The image has a somewhat grainy and faded quality, which is typical of older photographs. This gives it a historical feel, possibly capturing the cityscape from several decades ago.

The photograph provides a snapshot of a city in transition, showcasing both its historical roots and modern developments.