Human Generated Data

Title

[View of New York from harbor]

Date

1936

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.492.2

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[View of New York from harbor]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1936

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.492.2

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-05

Adventure 99.7
Leisure Activities 99.7
Vehicle 91.1
Transportation 91.1
Aircraft 76.5
Human 75.3
Building 71.4
Gliding 71.4
Watercraft 66
Vessel 66
Nature 64.9
Outdoors 61.6
Airliner 57.2
Airplane 57.2
Flying 56.8
Animal 56.8
Bird 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-05

monochrome 99.4
people 98.6
beach 97.5
water 96.3
winter 94.7
landscape 92.7
rain 92.4
architecture 91.6
no person 91.3
sea 91.2
black and white 89.5
city 89.4
light 89.2
river 88.3
art 88.1
group together 87.9
ocean 87.8
mono 87.4
outdoors 86.7
sky 84.4

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

sea 50.3
ocean 45.6
beach 40
sky 39.9
water 36.7
coast 32.4
landscape 32
sand 30.2
clouds 28.8
boat 28.4
travel 25.4
shore 21.2
sunset 20.7
summer 20
structure 19.4
island 18.3
city 18.3
tourism 18.2
landmark 18.1
ship 17.8
seaside 17.4
bay 17.3
coastline 16.9
waves 16.7
sun 16.7
mountain 16.6
vacation 16.4
cloud 16.4
sunrise 15
architecture 14.6
tourist 14.6
pier 14.5
tropical 14.5
horizon 14.4
port 13.5
harbor 13.5
seascape 13.4
memorial 13
holiday 12.9
shoreline 12.8
geological formation 12.8
sail 12.7
scenery 12.6
building 11.8
day 11.8
sailing 11.7
dusk 11.5
skyline 11.4
vessel 11.4
cityscape 11.4
rock 11.3
scene 11.3
islands 10.7
river 10.7
pacific 10.6
sailboat 10.6
outdoors 10.6
urban 10.5
evening 10.3
natural 10
boats 9.7
scenic 9.7
surf 9.7
cloudy 9.4
lake 9.3
outdoor 9.2
weather 9.1
sandbar 8.9
romantic 8.9
seashore 8.8
wave 8.6
barrier 8.6
buildings 8.5
famous 8.4
silhouette 8.3
peaceful 8.2
yacht 8.1
tower 7.9
overcast 7.8
color 7.8
sandy 7.8
sunny 7.8
storm 7.7
stone 7.6
relax 7.6
bar 7.6
rocks 7.5
wind 7.5
destination 7.5
light 7.4
morning 7.2
skyscraper 7.2
tree 7.2
religion 7.2
sunlight 7.1

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-05

outdoor 97.7
ship 97.2
ground 96.6
text 94.9
water 92.8
black and white 78.7
black 75.2
skyscraper 72.8
boat 63.9
white 63.1
old 52.3
sky 50.7
vintage 25.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Boat

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 75.3%

AWS Rekognition

Person 64.6%

AWS Rekognition

Boat 61.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

beaches seaside 54.4%
nature landscape 28.5%
interior objects 5.8%
food drinks 4.3%
cars vehicles 2.3%
pets animals 1.5%
sunrises sunsets 1.3%

Captions

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a negative image of a cityscape, which appears to depict the Manhattan skyline in New York City, viewed across a body of water. The inverted tones and colors are characteristic of photographic negatives. The city's iconic buildings are visible, including tall skyscrapers and distinctive architectural forms. A bridge spans the water in the distance, and a boat is floating near the center of the image. On the left, part of a ferry or ship with figures is seen, adding a foreground element. The dark sky and bright water contrast due to the negative filter.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a negative photograph depicting a city skyline across a body of water. The skyline is composed of various buildings with distinct shapes, including some tall skyscrapers, suggesting it's a major city—possibly New York City, given the appearance of shapes reminiscent of the Empire State Building and other iconic structures. There is a bridge visible on the right side of the skyline, which could be one of New York's iconic bridges like the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridge. In the foreground, there is a partial view of a boat or ferry with a structure extending out of the frame on the left, and water fills the lower half of the image. The exposure as a negative causes colors and contrast to be reversed, so lighter areas appear dark and vice versa.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-21

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a cityscape at night. The skyline in the distance shows a densely populated urban area with numerous tall buildings and skyscrapers. The foreground includes a body of water, likely a river or harbor, with a small boat or ship visible on the water. The overall scene has a dramatic, moody atmosphere with the dark sky and silhouetted buildings.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-21

This is a black and white photograph showing the New York City skyline from what appears to be a boat or ship on the water. The image is taken from a distance, showing the iconic Manhattan skyscrapers silhouetted against a dark sky. In the foreground, there's water, and what looks like part of the boat's structure or equipment visible in the left corner. The photograph has a somewhat grainy or vintage quality to it, suggesting it might be from an earlier era. The cityscape appears as a series of tall buildings clustered together, creating the characteristic profile of lower Manhattan.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white photograph of the New York City skyline, taken from the deck of a ship. The foreground of the image shows the water, with waves gently lapping against the side of the ship. The hull of the ship is visible on the left side of the image, with a large white object protruding from it, possibly a lifeboat or a piece of equipment.

In the background, the New York City skyline stretches across the horizon, featuring several tall skyscrapers and buildings. The sky above is dark and cloudy, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the image.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time, with the ship sailing away from the city, leaving behind a glimpse of its iconic skyline. The contrast between the calm water and the towering buildings creates a sense of depth and perspective, drawing the viewer's eye into the distance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of the New York City skyline, captured from a boat on the water. The photograph is taken from the perspective of someone standing on the boat's deck, with the bow of the vessel visible in the foreground. The cityscape stretches across the horizon, featuring numerous skyscrapers and buildings that appear to be in various stages of construction. In the foreground, the dark waters of the Hudson River or New York Harbor are visible, with several boats and ships navigating through the area. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of activity and progress, as the city continues to grow and develop.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a city skyline, with a body of water in the foreground. The city skyline is composed of several tall buildings, and it is located in the distance. The body of water is likely a river or a bay, and it is calm and peaceful. The photograph was taken from a boat, and the boat's railing is visible on the left side of the image.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city skyline with a body of water in front of it. The water is choppy, and the sky is dark. The skyline is made up of various buildings, some of which are tall and others that are shorter. The buildings are clustered together, creating a dense urban landscape. There are several boats on the water, and one of them is moving.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-13

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph depicting a cityscape seen from a body of water. It appears to be an older photograph, perhaps from the mid-20th century, given the style and the subject matter. The overall composition creates a sense of distance and a certain solemnity.

Foreground:

  • On the left side, there's a partial view of what appears to be the edge of a boat or ship. We see a portion of a flag, billowing gently in the wind, possibly a nautical or commercial flag with some symbol in the center. There's a mast and rigging visible as well.

Midground:

  • The expanse of water takes up a large portion of the image. The water has some ripples or waves.
  • Several boats or ships can be seen on the water.

Background:

  • The skyline of a city dominates the background. Based on the architecture and landmarks, it is likely to be New York City. Prominent structures and skyscrapers are visible.
  • The sky is a solid, dark tone, which emphasizes the contrast with the illuminated buildings.

Style and Tone:

  • The image has a classic, almost nostalgic feel due to its black-and-white format.
  • The negative-like nature of the image causes highlights to be dark and shadows to be light, but this is probably a camera effect.
  • The overall composition gives a sense of viewing a cityscape, with the boats/ships on the water adding a sense of transportation and maritime history.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-13

The monochrome photograph depicts a cityscape viewed from a vessel at sea. In the foreground, part of the vessel's structure is visible, including rigging and what appears to be a decorative light fixture. The water surface is rippled, reflecting the skyline. The cityscape is defined by multiple skyscrapers of varying heights and designs, suggesting a dense urban area. A bridge spans the water in the distance. The image is processed in reverse, with the sky appearing dark and the buildings and water appearing light, creating an unusual, inverted aesthetic.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts a city skyline viewed from across a body of water, likely a river or harbor. The skyline features a dense cluster of tall buildings, characteristic of a major metropolitan area. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a historical or vintage feel.

In the foreground, there is a flagpole with a flag that appears to be partially furled or wrapped around the pole, possibly due to wind or cold weather. The flag has a circular emblem or design on it, but it is not fully visible. The pole and the surrounding area are covered in snow, indicating that the photograph was taken during winter.

The water in the foreground has a few boats or ships, suggesting maritime activity. The overall scene conveys a sense of a bustling city viewed from a quieter, possibly more serene vantage point across the water. The snow-covered elements add a contrasting element of stillness and cold to the urban landscape.

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