Human Generated Data

Title

[View of Bliss Building]

Date

late 1940's-early 1950's

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.563.10

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[View of Bliss Building]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

late 1940's-early 1950's

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.563.10

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-19

Nature 99.4
Outdoors 95
Smoke 78.2
Weather 68.8
Silhouette 62.5
Fog 60.8
Pollution 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-19

no person 97.3
architecture 91.7
wall 91.3
monochrome 90.7
dirty 90.2
people 88.5
retro 87.5
empty 86.9
art 84.8
city 83.7
paper 83.3
old 82.7
building 82.1
abstract 81.5
rough 81.1
wear 79.5
cement 79.4
indoors 79.3
urban 78
artistic 77.3

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

picket fence 73.5
fence 59.5
obelisk 55.8
structure 50.9
column 44.3
barrier 43.9
obstruction 29.4
negative 27.6
architecture 24.3
old 23.7
film 21.1
city 20.8
building 19.1
sky 17.9
grunge 17
stone 16.4
history 16.1
photographic paper 15.6
historic 15.6
travel 15.5
texture 13.9
ancient 13.8
sign 13.5
street 12.9
wall 12.7
tower 12.5
vintage 12.4
business 11.5
black 11.4
urban 11.4
antique 11.2
town 11.1
space 10.9
dirty 10.8
landmark 10.8
memorial 10.7
detail 10.5
photographic equipment 10.4
light 10
retro 9.8
pattern 9.6
cemetery 9.6
gravestone 9.3
tourist 9.1
aged 9
design 9
cross 8.5
art 8.4
silhouette 8.3
paint 8.1
road 8.1
gray 8.1
symbol 8.1
religion 8.1
paper 8
surface 7.9
grave 7.9
modern 7.7
construction 7.7
concrete 7.7
attraction 7.6
weathered 7.6
house 7.5
religious 7.5

Google
created on 2019-11-19

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-19

fog 97.1
black and white 87.2
text 85.6
monochrome 79.7
sky 67.9
white 60.4
cloud 55.2
building 51.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Building
Window
Skyscraper

Clarifai

Building 56.1%

Clarifai

Building 39.4%

Clarifai

Window 55.5%

Clarifai

Window 54.8%

Clarifai

Window 52.6%

Clarifai

Window 49.8%

Clarifai

Window 45.8%

Clarifai

Window 44.9%

Clarifai

Window 43.5%

Clarifai

Window 41.8%

Clarifai

Window 40.7%

Clarifai

Window 39.2%

Clarifai

Window 37%

Clarifai

Window 36.7%

Clarifai

Window 33.8%

Clarifai

Skyscraper 44.5%

Clarifai

Skyscraper 34%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

paintings art 43.7%
streetview architecture 39.8%
text visuals 8%
interior objects 5.7%
nature landscape 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-19

a black and white photo of a building 48.9%
a black sign with white text 29.9%
a close up of a white building 29.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

the city of the future.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a window with a view of a city

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This is a black-and-white negative image depicting an urban scene. In the foreground, a blurred, vertical structure—possibly part of a window frame or railing—is prominent, and it divides the view. In the background, there are various buildings, including some with distinct architectural features like rooftops and water towers. The buildings appear in lighter shades due to the image's negative format, while the sky is darker. The overall mood of the image is subdued, with a lack of sharp contrast and clarity between elements.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a negative photograph of an urban scene. It shows a cityscape with several tall buildings and rooftops, including a structure resembling a water tower. The sky is dark, indicating it's a negative where light areas appear dark and dark areas appear light. There is a prominent vertical and horizontal line through the middle of the image, which suggests the photo might have been taken from behind a window or some sort of grid or frame, possibly capturing the view from an interior space. The details in the buildings are not very distinct due to the negative format.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a cityscape at night. The scene shows a tall building or tower in the foreground, with other buildings and structures visible in the background. The sky is dark, suggesting a nighttime setting. The image has a moody, atmospheric quality, with a sense of mystery and drama conveyed through the dramatic lighting and shadows.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing an urban skyline or cityscape. The image has a somewhat ethereal or ghostly quality, with buildings appearing as silhouettes against a dark sky. There's a prominent vertical light or pole structure in the foreground, and what looks like a tall building or tower with a distinct top on the left side of the frame. The overall composition has a moody, atmospheric quality, with the buildings seeming to fade into a misty or foggy background. The contrast between light and dark elements creates an interesting artistic effect in this architectural photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black and white photograph of a cityscape, featuring a tall building on the left side and a streetlight in the center. The background is dark, with a few buildings visible in the distance.

  • Cityscape:
    • The cityscape is depicted in black and white.
    • A tall building is visible on the left side of the image.
    • A streetlight is located in the center of the image.
    • The background is dark, with a few buildings visible in the distance.
  • Background:
    • The background is dark, which creates a sense of depth and contrast in the image.
    • A few buildings are visible in the distance, adding to the overall urban landscape.

In summary, the image presents a cityscape with a tall building, a streetlight, and a dark background with a few distant buildings. The black and white color scheme adds to the overall aesthetic of the image, creating a sense of contrast and depth.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, with a prominent vertical line running through the center. The cityscape features several buildings, including a tall structure on the left side of the image that appears to be a skyscraper or a church. The buildings are depicted in various shades of gray, with some areas appearing lighter or darker than others.

In the foreground, there is a large, white, vertical line that runs from the top to the bottom of the image. This line is likely a result of a camera malfunction or a deliberate artistic choice. The line is so prominent that it dominates the entire image, making it difficult to focus on the cityscape behind it.

The background of the image is a dark gray sky, which adds to the overall somber tone of the photograph. The sky is featureless, with no visible clouds or other details. The lack of texture or interest in the sky serves to emphasize the cityscape and the vertical line, drawing the viewer's attention to these elements.

Overall, the image is a striking example of urban photography, with a unique and thought-provoking composition. The use of a vertical line as a central element adds a sense of drama and tension to the image, while the cityscape provides a sense of context and place.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken from a rooftop, capturing a cityscape at night. The photograph has a slightly blurry effect, adding a nostalgic and dreamy quality to the scene. The buildings in the image are of various sizes and styles, with some appearing to be modern high-rises while others resemble older structures. The sky is dark and cloudy, contributing to the overall moody atmosphere of the photograph. A tall pole or structure is visible in the foreground, partially blocking the view of the buildings and adding a sense of depth to the image. Overall, the photograph captures a sense of urban life and the beauty of a city at night.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph taken from a high vantage point, possibly from a rooftop or a tall building. The sky is dark, suggesting either a cloudy day or early evening. The photograph captures a cityscape with various buildings of different heights and architectural styles. The buildings are densely packed, indicating an urban environment. The image has a slightly blurry quality, which might be due to the camera lens or the film used. The perspective creates a sense of depth, with the buildings receding into the distance. The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber, reflecting the dark sky and the muted tones of the black-and-white format.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white, inverted-color photograph of a cityscape. The perspective appears to be from a high vantage point, possibly from a building looking out a window.

Here's a breakdown of the visual elements:

  • Sky: The sky is a dark, cloudy gray, suggesting a potentially overcast day.
  • Buildings: The dominant features of the image are the buildings. They vary in height and style, hinting at an urban environment. The image shows the rooflines and facades of multiple buildings. The buildings are rendered in a bright, almost white color due to the inverted colors.
  • Foreground: In the foreground, there seems to be some structure, possibly a portion of a tall pole or structure, which is bright and slightly out of focus, possibly indicating the window.
  • Overall Impression: The photograph gives a slightly eerie, almost dreamlike atmosphere due to the contrast, the inverted colors, and the high vantage point. The composition emphasizes the verticality of the cityscape.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative of a cityscape, possibly New York City given the building styles. The overall tone is dark with the buildings appearing in lighter shades against a dark sky.

In the foreground, there's a blurred object, possibly a street lamp post or a part of a building, obscuring some of the view. Behind this, a collection of buildings can be seen, varying in height. Some appear to be taller apartment buildings, while others look like industrial or rooftop structures. The architecture seems older, with simple geometric shapes.

The sky is a dark, somewhat indistinct mass, suggesting either a cloudy day or nighttime. The buildings stretch across the horizon, creating a dense urban landscape. The image has a slightly grainy texture, which might be due to the film used or the scanning process.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image appears to be an infrared or thermal photograph of an urban scene. The photograph shows a cityscape with buildings and structures that are captured in varying shades of light and dark, likely indicating different temperatures or levels of infrared radiation.

Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Buildings and Structures:

    • The left side of the image features a tall building with a distinctive top, possibly a tower or chimney.
    • The central and right portions of the image show a variety of buildings with different heights and shapes, including what appears to be residential or commercial structures.
    • The buildings in the foreground are more distinct, while those in the background are less clear.
  2. Sky and Atmosphere:

    • The sky is very dark, which is typical in infrared images as it absorbs more infrared radiation.
    • There is a vertical streak or smear running down the center of the image, which might be an artifact or a reflection from the camera or the environment.
  3. Light and Dark Areas:

    • The lighter areas likely represent warmer surfaces or objects that reflect more infrared light.
    • The darker areas could be cooler surfaces or objects that absorb more infrared light.
  4. Perspective:

    • The image seems to be taken from an elevated position, possibly from another building or a high vantage point, looking down at the cityscape.
  5. Additional Elements:

    • There are some indistinct shapes and lines, possibly trees, vehicles, or other urban elements, but they are not clearly identifiable due to the nature of the infrared imaging.

Overall, this image provides a unique perspective of a cityscape through the lens of infrared or thermal imaging, highlighting temperature differences and the unique properties of materials in the urban environment.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Google

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