Human Generated Data

Title

[New York City skyline 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.492.8

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[New York City skyline 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.492.8

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-05

Metropolis 95.3
Building 95.3
Urban 95.3
City 95.3
Town 95.3
Office Building 94
Nature 92.1
Outdoors 89.3
Spire 89.2
Steeple 89.2
Architecture 89.2
Tower 89.2
Watercraft 84.5
Vessel 84.5
Vehicle 84.5
Transportation 84.5
Water 79.9
Condo 76.1
Housing 76.1
High Rise 58.2
Ferry 57.3
Boat 57.3
Airliner 56.5
Aircraft 56.5
Airplane 56.5
Waterfront 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-05

monochrome 98.7
city 98.7
architecture 97.7
people 97.4
building 97.2
street 96.5
skyline 96.5
no person 94.6
river 93.9
cityscape 93.7
water 91
panorama 88.1
urban 87.3
waterfront 86.6
light 86.4
hotel 86
black and white 85.5
downtown 85.5
travel 83.9
bridge 83.5

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

skyscraper 100
city 72.5
skyline 61
building 53.3
urban 52.6
cityscape 52.2
architecture 47.9
river 38.4
downtown 36.6
buildings 36
tower 33.2
sky 33.1
landmark 28.1
office 27.8
bridge 26.3
skyscrapers 25.5
travel 25.4
modern 24.6
structure 24.5
waterfront 24.1
new 23.5
water 23.4
night 21.4
business 21.3
tall 20.8
business district 19.8
harbor 18.3
famous 17.7
town 17.7
tourism 17.4
metropolis 16.7
district 16.5
landscape 16.4
reflection 15.5
center 14.6
financial 14.3
construction 13.7
tourist 13.6
sunset 13.5
high 13
street 12.9
university 12.4
scenic 12.3
bay 12.3
scene 12.2
metropolitan 11.8
panorama 11.5
pier 11.1
house 11
park 10.7
dusk 10.5
united 10.5
evening 10.3
light 10.1
towers 9.8
state 9.6
capital 9.5
commercial 9.4
palace 9.4
boat 9.3
apartments 8.9
offices 8.9
twilight 8.8
cloud 8.6
destination 8.4
parliament 7.9
ocean 7.9
empire 7.9
sea 7.8
corporate 7.8
england 7.6
sun 7.6
place 7.5
residence 7.4
design 7.3
scenery 7.2
history 7.2
summer 7.1
glass 7

Google
created on 2021-04-05

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-05

skyscraper 99
text 97.7
tower 93.1
outdoor 92.5
sky 91.9
white 91.8
building 91.6
black and white 90.3
cityscape 90
black 89.7
water 76
fog 61.9
skyline 53.9
old 44.1
vintage 25.8
city 15

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-04-05

streetview architecture 94.5%
nature landscape 1.7%
interior objects 1.1%
paintings art 1.1%
text visuals 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-05

a vintage photo of a city 91.6%
a vintage photo of a large building 88.5%
a vintage photo of a building 88.4%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a black and white photo of a city skyline

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a negative image of a city skyline, likely from the mid-20th century based on the architecture. The photograph features large, prominent buildings with varied architectural designs, including towers and skyscrapers. The waterfront is visible in the foreground, suggesting the city is located near a body of water. The dark background and inverted colors give the image an eerie, stark appearance typical of film negatives, with light areas appearing dark and vice versa.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white negative photograph of a city skyline. It captures tall buildings lined up against the sky, most likely representing an urban area with numerous skyscrapers. The architecture reflects a mix of styles, which could suggest it is from an earlier era, possibly the early- to mid-20th century. In front of the buildings, there appears to be a waterfront, indicating the city is situated along a river or a coast. The sky is dark, typical of a negative image, and the details of the buildings are prominent with varied heights and shapes.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a cityscape of a large metropolitan area at night. The skyline is dominated by numerous tall skyscrapers and buildings, creating an impressive and imposing urban landscape. The buildings appear to be illuminated, casting a warm glow against the dark night sky. In the foreground, there is a body of water, likely a river or harbor, which reflects the lights of the city. The overall scene conveys a sense of grandeur and modernity associated with a major city.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a historic black and white photograph of the Manhattan skyline, likely taken sometime in the early to mid-20th century. The image shows the iconic Art Deco skyscrapers and buildings that make up New York City's famous waterfront. The photograph appears to be taken from across a body of water, possibly from Brooklyn or New Jersey, showing the buildings rising dramatically against a dark sky. The water in the foreground is calm and creates a stark contrast with the vertical lines of the buildings. The architectural details of the era's buildings are visible, with their distinctive stepped-back designs and ornate tops that were characteristic of the period's construction style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a black and white photograph of the New York City skyline, captured from across the water. The skyline features a diverse array of buildings, including skyscrapers, office buildings, and other structures. The water in the foreground is calm, with gentle ripples visible on its surface.

In the background, the sky is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or during an overcast day. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the cityscape and water blending together in a peaceful harmony.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black and white photograph of the New York City skyline, taken from across the water. The cityscape is densely populated with tall buildings, including skyscrapers and other structures that are characteristic of the city's architecture. The photograph appears to have been taken during the daytime, as the sky is visible above the buildings and there are no visible lights or other nighttime features.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of urban density and activity, with the towering buildings and bustling streets creating a sense of energy and movement. The photograph provides a glimpse into the city's vibrant and dynamic environment, capturing the essence of New York City's iconic skyline.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a city skyline at night. The scene is dominated by a series of towering skyscrapers, each with its own distinct architectural style, rising against the dark sky. The buildings vary in height and design, showcasing the architectural diversity of the city. Some of the skyscrapers have spires or decorative elements on their rooftops, adding to their visual interest. The buildings are densely packed, indicating a bustling urban environment.

In the foreground, a large body of water, possibly a river or bay, stretches out, reflecting the lights from the buildings above. The water is calm, with only a few ripples visible. There are also some smaller structures and possibly docks or piers along the waterfront, suggesting that the city has a significant maritime presence.

The sky is dark, with no visible stars or moon, creating a sense of depth and mystery. The overall mood of the image is one of urban sophistication and activity, with the lights of the city illuminating the scene and casting reflections on the water.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black and white photo of a city skyline. There are tall buildings of various sizes and styles. The buildings are close together, creating a dense urban landscape. The buildings have many windows, and some have intricate architectural details. The buildings are illuminated by artificial lighting, creating a contrast with the dark sky. The water in the foreground is calm and reflects the lights from the buildings.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a grayscale or possibly a negative-style photograph of a cityscape. The dominant feature is a skyline of numerous tall buildings, likely a dense urban environment. The buildings vary in height and architectural style, creating a jagged silhouette against the dark sky. In the foreground, there's a body of water, possibly a harbor or river. The photograph appears to be taken from across the water, offering a wide view of the city. There seems to be some structures along the waterfront. The overall mood is somewhat dark and atmospheric, given the monochrome and the composition.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image is a black and white photograph of a city skyline as seen from across a body of water. The city's buildings dominate the upper half of the image, with their heights varying from mid-rise to towering skyscrapers. The water in the foreground takes up the lower half, its surface mostly smooth with subtle variations in tone that suggest slight ripples or movement.

The cityscape features a dense collection of buildings, many with intricate architectural details and vertical lines that draw the eye upward. A few structures stand out due to their unique shapes or heights, though the overall monochromatic scheme makes it difficult to discern individual details. The buildings appear to be a mix of commercial and residential structures, typical of a large urban center.

The water is a uniform shade of gray, creating a stark contrast with the lighter cityscape above. There are hints of structures or objects close to the shoreline, but they are not clearly defined.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of urban grandeur and timelessness, capturing the essence of a bustling city as viewed from the tranquility of the water.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical black-and-white photograph of a city skyline viewed from across a body of water. The skyline features a variety of tall buildings, including several prominent skyscrapers with distinctive architectural styles. The buildings appear to be from the early to mid-20th century, characterized by their ornate and detailed facades.

In the foreground, there is a waterfront area with several structures, including what looks like a large pier or dock. There are also a few small boats or ships visible on the water. The overall scene suggests a bustling urban waterfront, likely from a major city in the United States. The photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the architectural grandeur and urban development of the time.

Qwen