Human Generated Data

Title

[Train]

Date

1934-1935

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.453.2

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Train]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1934-1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.453.2

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-30

Cross 98.5
Symbol 98.5
Crucifix 86.2
Transportation 65.4
Vehicle 65.4
Train 65.4
Building 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-30

monochrome 95.8
transportation system 95.5
vehicle 95.2
people 94.3
industry 92.2
light 91.6
military 91
street 90.2
war 88.5
no person 88
building 88
watercraft 87.7
black and white 85.6
grinder 85
city 81.1
ship 81.1
tank 80.9
expression 80.8
water 79.7
urban 79.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

ship 100
liner 87
passenger ship 69.2
vessel 64.7
submarine 56
submersible 43.8
warship 41.9
military vehicle 26.1
architecture 25.9
boat 25.2
city 22.5
craft 22.2
water 22
sea 21.1
tower 20.6
travel 20.4
port 19.3
river 18.7
landscape 18.6
sky 17.9
building 17.4
industry 17.1
old 16.7
tourism 16.5
harbor 16.4
landmark 14.4
dock 13.6
factory 13.5
urban 13.1
shipping 13
industrial 12.7
ocean 12.5
town 12.1
culture 11.1
business 10.9
summer 10.9
power 10.9
plant 10.5
transportation 9.9
scene 9.5
cityscape 9.5
construction 9.4
energy 9.2
history 8.9
structure 8.9
ships 8.8
pier 8.8
nautical 8.7
boats 8.7
storage 8.6
bridge 8.5
clouds 8.5
historic 8.3
scenery 8.1
roof 7.9
cruise 7.8
production 7.8
cargo 7.8
marina 7.8
pollution 7.7
buildings 7.6
house 7.5
battleship 7.5
famous 7.4
oil 7.4
transport 7.3
tourist 7.3
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-05-30

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-30

ship 97.9
outdoor 91.1
white 79.4
black and white 75.8
black 73

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 65.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-30

a black sign with white text 74.5%
a black sign with white letters 71.9%
a black and white photo of a street 71.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a train is shown in this black and white photo -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a train yard or railway station. It shows multiple steam locomotives, including visible details such as the engine number "17 1002," and rail infrastructure such as signal posts. The background includes large buildings silhouetted against the dark sky, and the foreground features piles of materials and a lamp post. The inversion of light and dark tones typical of negatives gives the image an eerie and high-contrast appearance.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative of a scene captured at a railway station or railyard. In the foreground, two steam locomotives are visible, with distinct features such as their smokebox, boiler, and cabin. The locomotive on the left has the designation "17 1002" visible on its side. There are semaphore signals in the background, indicating the presence of rail infrastructure. The sky looks dark due to the inversion typical in negative images, while structures in the background, perhaps buildings, appear light. Additionally, there seem to be piles of material, possibly coal or gravel, near the tracks in the lower part of the image. The overall tone of the image is inverted, giving it a unique appearance compared to a standard photograph.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a nighttime scene at what appears to be a train yard or depot. Several large train engines or cars are visible in the background, with their distinctive shapes and features clearly visible. The foreground contains some debris or materials on the ground, suggesting ongoing work or maintenance in the area. The overall scene has a dark, moody atmosphere with the trains and equipment standing out against the blackness of the night.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This appears to be a black and white photograph of a railway yard or train depot at night. The image shows several signal posts with semaphore arms visible against the dark sky. In the background, there appear to be some train cars or locomotives, with one visible number "17 1002" on what looks like the side of a train. The lighting creates a stark contrast between the dark sky and the lighter elements of the railway equipment. A pole or mast is prominently featured in the center of the image. The overall composition has an industrial, utilitarian feel typical of railway infrastructure from an earlier era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train, with a large locomotive and several cars visible. The locomotive has the number "171002" on its side, and there are two tall poles with lights on them in front of it. The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in a dimly lit area.

Key Features:

  • Locomotive with the number "171002" on its side
  • Two tall poles with lights on them in front of the locomotive
  • Several cars behind the locomotive
  • Dark background, suggesting nighttime or dim lighting

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a historical or archival photograph, possibly taken for documentation or record-keeping purposes. The presence of the locomotive and cars suggests that the image may be related to transportation or industry.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train yard, featuring a large train engine with the number "17 1002" on its side. The train is situated on a track, with a pile of gravel or dirt in the foreground and a streetlight in the middle ground. In the background, there are buildings and other structures, as well as a dark sky.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at night, possibly during a time when the train yard was not in use. The presence of the streetlight and the dark sky indicate that the photograph was taken in a urban or industrial setting, rather than a rural or natural environment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a railway station at night. The station appears to be in a rural or suburban area, with a large, old-fashioned steam locomotive parked on the tracks. The locomotive has a number "17 1002" painted on its side, indicating its identification. The station platform is long and wide, with a tall, cylindrical pole in the center, possibly a signal or marker.

In the background, there are several buildings, including a small house or shed, and a large, rectangular structure that could be a workshop or maintenance building. There are also several piles of coal or other materials scattered around the station, suggesting that the station is still in operation and that coal is being used as fuel for the locomotive.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and history, with the old-fashioned locomotive and the rustic, rural setting evoking a bygone era of steam-powered transportation. The black-and-white color scheme adds to this sense of nostalgia, creating a timeless and classic feel to the photograph.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train yard. The photograph is taken at night. The train yard is filled with trains, and the tracks are clearly visible. The train on the left side of the image has the number "17 1002" written on its side. The train yard is surrounded by buildings and structures. The buildings are tall and have many windows. The sky is dark, and the only light source is coming from the buildings.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents a stark, negative-contrast view of a train yard at night. The dominant feature is a large steam locomotive, its shape clearly outlined in white against the dark background. The locomotive's number, "17 1002," is visible on its side.

To the right of the locomotive, other railway cars and structures are discernible. Overhead, signal lights are mounted on posts, their arms extending horizontally. A lamppost stands in the foreground, adding to the scene's industrial ambiance.

Piles of what appear to be gravel or coal are present near the tracks, and the dark sky provides a deep, somber backdrop. The overall impression is one of a vintage photograph, captured in low light conditions.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

The image depicts a monochrome negative, likely a photograph. Dominating the scene are several steam locomotives, appearing light against the dark background. The locomotive to the left is labelled with "17 1002." Additionally, there are railway signals present, contributing to the railroad theme. In the foreground, there appears to be a pile of material such as gravel. The overall composition of the image suggests a railway yard or station.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a steam locomotive. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Locomotive Details: The steam locomotive is prominently featured in the foreground. It has a large, cylindrical boiler and a cab where the engineer would operate the train. The number "17 1002" is visible on the side of the locomotive, which likely indicates its identification number.

  2. Mechanical Components: Various mechanical components such as pipes, valves, and other machinery are visible on the locomotive. These components are essential for the operation of a steam engine, including the steam pipes and the drive wheels.

  3. Surroundings: The locomotive is parked on tracks, and there are some other train cars or equipment visible in the background. The setting appears to be a railway yard or a station.

  4. Lighting: The photograph seems to be taken at night or in low-light conditions, as the background is very dark, and the locomotive is illuminated, possibly by artificial lighting.

  5. Poles and Signals: There are tall poles with signal lights attached, which are used for railway signaling to control train movements.

  6. Ground and Tracks: The ground around the tracks appears to be covered with gravel or ballast, which is typical for railway tracks to provide stability and drainage.

Overall, the image captures a detailed view of a steam locomotive in a railway setting, highlighting its mechanical complexity and the environment in which it operates.

Text analysis

Amazon

1002
17 1002
17

Google

17 1002
17
1002