Human Generated Data

Title

[Elevated train]

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.499.15

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Elevated train]

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.499.15

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-05

Airplane 88.4
Transportation 88.4
Vehicle 88.4
Aircraft 88.4
Plan 83.2
Plot 83.2
Diagram 83.2
Airplane 79.8
Nature 71.7
Building 63.9
Outdoors 62
Drawing 61.1
Art 61.1
Landscape 58.7
Aerial View 57.7
Scenery 57.7
Airplane 55.9
Sketch 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-05

no person 99.5
dirty 93.7
people 93.5
graphic design 92.3
retro 90.3
paper 90.1
broken 89.8
abstract 88.4
art 88.3
rough 87.2
architecture 86.2
industry 86.1
street 85.5
outdoors 84.8
one 83.3
wear 82.6
snow 82.6
rusty 82.1
messy 82
window 81.9

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

texture 27.8
wall 26.1
old 25.1
sand 22.2
travel 21.8
pattern 20.5
grunge 19.6
architecture 19.1
surface 18.5
antique 18.2
stucco 18
sky 17.2
stone 17.2
textured 16.7
beach 16.5
rough 16.4
aged 16.3
city 15.8
landscape 15.6
ancient 15.6
dirty 15.4
brown 14.7
water 14.7
material 14.5
grungy 14.2
structure 13.4
sea 13.3
ocean 13.3
vacation 13.1
concrete 12.4
vintage 12.4
weathered 12.3
detail 12.1
paint 11.8
worn 11.5
ship 11.2
tourism 10.7
snow 10.7
device 10.6
building 10.6
damaged 10.5
urban 10.5
rubbish 10
color 10
wreck 9.8
summer 9.7
rust 9.6
foot 9.5
scene 9.5
natural 9.4
close 9.1
industrial 9.1
backdrop 9.1
coast 9
metal 8.9
aerial 8.7
craft 8.7
walk 8.6
rusty 8.6
construction 8.6
art 8.4
exterior 8.3
outdoors 8.2
retro 8.2
cement 8.1
vessel 8
footprints 7.9
rock 7.8
nobody 7.8
wave 7.8
winter 7.7
outdoor 7.6
top 7.6
wreckage 7.6
path 7.6
part 7.5
light 7.4
sundial 7.3
brick 7.2
river 7.1

Google
created on 2021-04-05

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-05

drawing 89.5
text 83.4
sketch 79
white 73.4
black and white 65
old 57.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane
Airplane 88.4%
Airplane 79.8%
Airplane 55.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-05

an old photo of a person 44.5%
old photo of a person 41.2%
an old photo of a person 38.2%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-27

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city street -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white photographic negative of an urban area. The image captures a neighborhood scene with buildings and outdoor elements displayed in reversed tonal values typical of negatives.

Key details:

  1. Buildings: Several structures are visible, including a prominent multi-story building on the right side. This particular building has windows and what appear to be fire escapes or structural details.
  2. Railway or Road: Across the center of the image is a curving elevated structure that resembles train tracks, a bridge, or a raised road.
  3. Vehicles: Near the bottom right corner, cars can be identified parked or in motion.
  4. People and Objects: There appear to be pedestrians or figures scattered in the lower portion, along with other items potentially related to the urban setting (e.g., street posts or signs).
  5. Negative Effect: All colors and brightness are inverted, making dark areas appear light and light areas appear dark.

The scene likely conveys an older city area, considering its architectural style and the photographic format used.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative, showing an urban area with buildings and a street scene. The largest visible structure is a multi-story building with windows and possibly balconies. Adjacent to it is another building, and both structures appear to be traditional city architecture. In the center of the image, there is a road with what seems to be a bridge or an elevated railway. There are vehicles visible on the street and potentially pedestrians as well. The image has a high contrast typical of negatives, with bright areas representing shadows and darker areas representing light in the original scene.

Meta Llama

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

The image appears to be a black and white aerial photograph of a large building or complex, possibly a stadium or arena, with a large open space in front of it. The building is long and rectangular, with a flat roof and a series of windows along its length. In front of the building, there is a large open space that appears to be a parking lot or plaza. There are several vehicles parked in the lot, as well as some people walking around.

The image is very faded and difficult to make out, but it appears to be a historical or archival photograph, possibly from the early 20th century. The quality of the image is poor, with a lot of grain and noise, but it still provides a glimpse into the past. Overall, the image suggests that the building or complex was an important landmark or gathering place in the past, and it continues to be used for various purposes today.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a cityscape, featuring buildings and streets. The photo appears to be taken from an aerial perspective, possibly from a rooftop or a high vantage point. The buildings in the image are predominantly rectangular in shape, with some having multiple stories. The streets are lined with what appear to be cars, although they are not clearly visible due to the low resolution of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban environment, with the presence of buildings and streets indicating a densely populated area. However, the lack of people or other signs of activity in the image gives it a somewhat deserted feel. The black and white color scheme adds to the sense of nostalgia and timelessness, making it difficult to determine the exact time period in which the photo was taken.

Despite the lack of clear details, the image provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of the past, highlighting the architectural styles and city planning of a bygone era. The aerial perspective also offers a unique view of the city, allowing the viewer to appreciate the layout and design of the buildings and streets from a new angle. Overall, the image is a fascinating snapshot of urban life, capturing the essence of a city in a moment frozen in time.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph taken from a high vantage point, likely from a building or a tall structure. The image shows a city street with buildings on both sides. The buildings are of various sizes and styles, with some having multiple floors and windows. The street is wide and appears to be a major thoroughfare, with a tram or trolley track running down the center. The tram or trolley is not visible in the image, but its tracks are clearly visible. The image has a grainy, vintage quality, suggesting that it may be an old photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street with buildings on both sides. The street is empty, with no cars or people visible. On the left side of the street, there is a long row of buildings, some of which have awnings. On the right side of the street, there is a large building with many windows. The street is lined with trees and other vegetation.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows an aerial view of a city street, seemingly captured in the mid-20th century based on the architecture. The perspective is slightly tilted, offering a broad view of the buildings, streets, and possibly some vehicles.

Here are some key observations:

  • Buildings: The dominant features are the multi-story buildings lining the streets. They appear to be of a classic urban design. Some buildings have flat rooftops, potentially with additional small structures or chimneys.
  • Streetscape: A street appears to run alongside the buildings. There are what look like elevated tracks on the edge of the street, likely a railway.
  • Vehicles: There are hints of what may be cars on the street, though the image quality makes them difficult to distinguish precisely.
  • General Impression: The image gives the impression of a densely populated urban area with a blend of residential and possibly commercial buildings. The negative film style creates a slightly somber, aged aesthetic.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph or scan of a cityscape. The buildings are multi-story structures, with visible windows and some architectural details like cornices or rooftop structures. A notable feature is the presence of what seems to be an elevated railway or road structure running through the scene. There are also cars visible on the street. The overall view is from a high angle, perhaps taken from another building or a high vantage point. Due to the inversion, the details are somewhat hard to discern, but it seems to capture a typical urban environment from a historical period, possibly the early to mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be an aerial photograph taken in black and white. It shows a landscape with various features, including:

  1. Railway Tracks: A prominent set of railway tracks runs diagonally across the image from the lower left to the upper right. The tracks are clearly visible and appear to be a significant feature of the area.

  2. Fields and Land: Surrounding the railway tracks are large, open fields. These fields are divided into different sections, possibly for agricultural purposes. The fields vary in size and shape, and some appear to have different textures or patterns, indicating different types of crops or land use.

  3. Buildings and Structures: There are several buildings and structures scattered throughout the image. These buildings are mostly concentrated on the right side of the image and appear to be part of a small settlement or farmstead. The structures vary in size and shape, suggesting different uses such as residential, agricultural, or industrial.

  4. Roads and Paths: There are a few roads and paths visible in the image. These roads connect the buildings and fields, providing access and transportation routes.

  5. Vegetation: There are some patches of vegetation visible, particularly around the buildings and along the roads. These areas appear to be more densely vegetated compared to the open fields.

Overall, the image depicts a rural or semi-rural area with a mix of agricultural fields, buildings, and infrastructure, centered around a railway line.