Human Generated Data

Title

[Smokestacks and buildings]

Date

late 1940's

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.499.21

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Smokestacks and buildings]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

late 1940's

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.499.21

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-05

Building 96.6
Pollution 94.6
Smoke 94
Power Plant 92.1
Factory 88
Nature 73.8
Home Decor 56.8
Refinery 56.4

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-05

smoke 99.8
people 98.3
pollution 97.9
smog 97.6
monochrome 97.5
steam 97.3
architecture 96.3
building 96.2
air pollution 96
condensation 95.8
grinder 95.3
no person 94.3
city 94.3
fog 93.4
group 92.5
calamity 90.7
waste 90.6
industry 89.5
tower 89.4
street 88.4

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

nuclear reactor 44.6
apparatus 36.9
negative 36.1
architecture 36
cooling tower 31.2
sky 30.1
film 28.6
pollution 26
building 25.2
factory 25.1
equipment 24.8
industry 23.1
industrial 22.7
cooling system 22.6
tower 21.7
city 21.6
photographic paper 21.4
power 21
chimney 19.9
smoke 19.5
structure 19.5
energy 17.7
travel 16.9
mechanism 16.9
plant 15.7
environment 15.6
steam 15.5
clouds 15.2
urban 14.9
photographic equipment 14.2
electricity 13.2
buildings 12.3
environmental 12.2
device 12.1
construction 12
toxic 11.7
nuclear 11.6
station 11.6
gas 11.6
column 11.5
stone 11.4
pedestal 11.3
cloud 11.2
landscape 11.2
air 11
cooling 10.8
cityscape 10.4
house 10
global 10
danger 10
tourism 9.9
history 9.8
old 9.8
production 9.7
fuel 9.6
skyline 9.5
famous 9.3
support 9.2
pipe 8.8
chemical 8.7
ancient 8.7
roof 8.6
town 8.4
ecology 8.3
generator 8.2
landmark 8.1
contamination 7.9
skyscrapers 7.8
warming 7.8
technology 7.4
stack 7.4
gravestone 7.4
business 7.3
memorial 7.1

Google
created on 2021-04-05

Black-and-white 85.3
Style 83.9
Rectangle 78.8
Gas 77.9
Monochrome photography 74.2
Monochrome 73.7
Font 73.2
Tree 73
Room 70
Plant 69.3
Event 66.2
Stock photography 63.3
Still life photography 62.2
Smoke 61.4
Sky 58.2
City 56.1
Landscape 54.8

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-05

fog 97.8
black and white 89.2
factory 83.6
black 78.9
ship 66.2
white 63.5
old 59.2
sky 50.9
stack 15.7

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-05

a factory with smoke coming out of it 82.4%
a vintage photo of a factory 79.8%
a vintage photo of a train 42.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photo of a factory with smoke rising from the chimney -100%

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 a cityscape, featuring various buildings and structures. The photo is taken from an elevated vantage point, possibly from a rooftop or a high floor of a building, offering a bird's-eye view of the city below.

The cityscape is densely populated, with numerous buildings of varying heights and architectural styles. Some of the buildings appear to be residential, while others seem to be commercial or industrial in nature. A water tower stands out prominently in the foreground, its cylindrical shape and flat top making it easily recognizable.

In the background, several smokestacks or chimneys are visible, emitting dark plumes of smoke into the air. This suggests that the city has a significant industrial presence, with factories or power plants generating a substantial amount of pollution.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of urban density and industrial activity. The city appears to be bustling with life, with people and vehicles moving through the streets below. However, the presence of pollution and smokestacks also hints at the potential environmental costs of urbanization and industrialization.

Despite the grainy quality of the image, which may be due to the age of the photograph or the quality of the film used, the cityscape is still easily recognizable and evocative. The image provides a glimpse into the past, offering a snapshot of urban life and industry in a bygone era.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an industrial area, featuring various buildings and structures. The scene is set against a dark sky, with smoke billowing from chimneys and smokestacks. In the foreground, a water tower stands out on the left side, while a large cylindrical structure with smoke emanating from it dominates the right side. Several other buildings are visible in the background, including what appears to be a factory or warehouse.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy industrial site, with the smoke and steam indicating active operations. The dark sky adds a sense of gloominess to the scene, but the presence of smoke and steam implies that the site is still operational. The image provides a glimpse into the industrial landscape of the past, showcasing the types of structures and activities that were common during that time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white image depicts an urban skyline during the day. There are several buildings of varying heights, with some featuring chimneys or smokestacks emitting smoke. The sky is overcast, casting a grayish hue over the scene. The foreground is dominated by a large, cylindrical structure, possibly a water tower or a storage tank, with a smaller water tower visible in the distance. The image has a slightly blurred effect, suggesting it may be an old photograph.

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

The black-and-white photo shows a fire in a factory, with smoke coming out of the building. The factory is surrounded by other buildings, and there are two water tanks on the left side. The building on the right side has a balcony with a railing, and there is a street light in front of it. The sky is dark, and it seems like it is going to rain.

Google Gemini

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

This is a negative image of a cityscape. The view is from a high vantage point, looking out over buildings and structures of varying heights. Prominent features include tall cylindrical structures, possibly gas tanks or industrial storage, emitting plumes of dark smoke against a heavily clouded sky. There are also water towers and other industrial structures visible. The architecture suggests an older urban setting, possibly from the early to mid-20th century. A multi-story building with window details can be seen on the right side. The overall tone is somber due to the monochrome color scheme and industrial elements.

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

The image shows a black and white view of an urban industrial landscape. In the foreground are several buildings, some with water towers on top. A tall chimney rises from one of the buildings, and smoke billows from it and other sources in the distance. To the right of the frame is a multi-story building with many windows. In the background, there are indistinct shapes that may be ships or other structures near the water. The overall impression is one of a bustling, industrialized cityscape, with a hint of pollution and a somewhat bleak atmosphere.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an industrial area with several buildings and structures. Prominent features include multiple chimneys and smokestacks emitting thick plumes of smoke, suggesting active industrial processes. The structures vary in size and shape, with some appearing to be multi-story buildings, possibly factories or warehouses. There is also a large cylindrical storage tank, likely used for holding liquids or gases. The overall atmosphere is one of heavy industry, with significant air pollution evident from the smoke. The photograph appears to be taken from a distance, providing a broad view of the industrial complex against a backdrop of a clear sky. The image is in black and white, giving it a historical or vintage feel.

Text analysis

Google

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