Human Generated Data

Title

[Rooftops]

Date

1930s

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.354.7

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Rooftops]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1930s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.354.7

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-29

Nature 99.2
Smoke 93.9
Fog 90.6
Pollution 85.6
Building 84.2
Urban 84.2
Metropolis 84.2
Town 84.2
City 84.2
Smog 74
Weather 70.4
Outdoors 70

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-29

people 99.6
vehicle 98.2
calamity 98
war 97.4
waste 96.5
military 96.4
group 96.2
group together 95.7
administration 95.1
street 94.4
many 94.1
police 93.7
flame 93.7
no person 93.1
transportation system 92.9
smoke 91.6
two 90.6
adult 90.1
offense 89.9
home 89.6

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

architecture 31.5
building 30.7
factory 27.3
industrial 26.3
industry 24.8
device 21.3
urban 21
city 19.9
cell 19.8
power 18.5
structure 18.4
old 17.4
steel 17.1
smoke 14.9
container 14.5
sky 13.5
metal 12.9
steam 12.6
pollution 12.5
support 12.4
step 12.1
plant 11.9
modern 11.9
environment 11.5
roof 11.4
light 11.4
wall 11.3
travel 11.3
scene 11.2
technology 11.1
street 11
energy 10.9
shopping cart 10.3
work 10.3
construction 10.3
town 10.2
house 10
chimney 10
equipment 9.9
interior 9.7
water 9.3
dark 9.2
brick 8.9
pipe 8.7
waste 8.7
technical 8.7
station 8.7
fuel 8.7
gas 8.7
concrete 8.6
wheeled vehicle 8.6
engineering 8.6
handcart 8.6
cityscape 8.5
business 8.5
stone 8.4
exterior 8.3
machinery 8.2
turbine 8.2
landscape 8.2
manufacturing 7.8
machine 7.8
box 7.7
chemical 7.7
environmental 7.5
iron 7.5
vintage 7.4
window 7.4
tourism 7.4
skyscraper 7.4
heat 7.4
inside 7.4
new 7.3
dirty 7.2
black 7.2
transportation 7.2
tower 7.2
vessel 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2019-05-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-29

fog 99.3
black and white 72.8
smoke 70.4
fire 63.1
factory 54.7
old 46.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-29

an old photo of a train 35.8%
old photo of a train 30.4%
a black and white photo of a train 26.6%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with smoke coming out of it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts an urban scene, likely taken from an elevated vantage point such as a rooftop. It shows multiple buildings closely packed together, with a mix of architectural styles and flat or sloped rooftops. Smoke or steam is rising prominently, creating a hazy atmosphere that partially obscures the view of the buildings in the background. The image has a monochromatic or grayscale appearance, suggesting it was captured in black and white, possibly as an older photograph. The overall mood of the scene feels gritty, dense, and industrial.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph depicting a cityscape with numerous buildings. It is taken from a high vantage point, overlooking the rooftops of older buildings. The scene looks hazy, with smoke or mist obscuring some of the buildings in the background, giving it a somewhat atmospheric and mysterious appearance. The architecture suggests an urban area with several closely packed structures. Details are difficult to discern due to the hazy conditions and the monochromatic tone of the photograph, which adds to its vintage feel. The buildings have a classic early 20th-century look, with flat roofs and a mix of different materials and designs.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

This black-and-white photograph captures a cityscape with a prominent smoke cloud rising from the left side, suggesting a fire or industrial activity. The image features a mix of old and new buildings, with some displaying signs of age and wear. The presence of chimneys and rooftops indicates a densely populated urban area.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industrial activity, with the smoke cloud dominating the scene. The photograph appears to be an archival or historical image, possibly taken in the early 20th century. The image conveys a sense of urban life and industrialization, highlighting the contrast between old and new architecture in the city.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, likely taken from a high vantage point. The scene depicts a densely populated urban area with numerous buildings, some of which have smoke billowing from their chimneys. The buildings appear to be multi-story structures, with a mix of brick and stone facades. In the foreground, a building with a flat roof is visible, while in the background, more buildings are seen, including one with a balcony and another with a fire escape.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling city, possibly during a time of industrial or economic activity. The presence of smoke from the chimneys indicates that the city is experiencing a high level of energy consumption or industrial activity. The image provides a glimpse into the daily life and infrastructure of the city, highlighting the density and complexity of urban environments.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a grayscale photograph of a city scene, possibly taken from an elevated vantage point. The focus is on several buildings, some of which appear to be in a state of disrepair or under construction. The buildings are densely packed, indicating a crowded urban environment. Smoke rises from the rooftops, suggesting the presence of fires or industrial activity. The sky is overcast, contributing to a gloomy and somber atmosphere. The image captures a moment of urban decay or post-disaster recovery, with visible signs of neglect and the remnants of past fires or accidents.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a city. The buildings are tall and appear to be made of brick. The roofs are flat and have chimneys. Smoke is coming out of the chimneys, indicating that the buildings are heated by coal or wood. The windows are small and rectangular. The buildings are close together, and the streets are narrow. The sky is overcast, and there are no visible clouds.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

The black and white, high-angle shot depicts a dense urban landscape shrouded in smoke. Buildings of varying heights and architectural styles are visible, some with flat rooftops and others with pitched roofs. Chimneys and vents protrude from the tops of several structures. Smoke fills the air, obscuring the details of the distant buildings and creating an atmosphere of chaos or aftermath. The foreground features the top of a building with rows of windows, adding a sense of depth to the scene. The overall impression is one of urban density and turmoil, possibly indicative of a fire or other disaster.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph, likely of an urban scene. It's taken from a high angle, possibly a rooftop or elevated window, looking down over several buildings. There's a significant amount of smoke or haze in the air, obscuring much of the details.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: The focal point consists of a collection of brick or stone buildings with flat roofs and chimneys. The structures are tightly packed together, indicative of a city environment.
  • Smoke/Haze: A thick cloud of smoke is prevalent, suggesting a fire or some sort of combustion. It dominates the upper portion of the frame, partially obscuring the buildings and creating a sense of chaos and danger.
  • Roofs: Various rooftops are visible, with features like chimneys, vents, and some structures. One roof seems to have a cage-like enclosure.
  • Atmosphere: The photograph's atmosphere is somber and potentially chaotic because of the smoke. The grainy black and white style conveys a sense of the past, like a photo taken during a historical incident.

Composition: The camera angle is downward, which gives an overview of the city scene. This perspective highlights the buildings' arrangement and the smoke's spread, contributing to the photograph's storytelling.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a cityscape scene, likely from an earlier time period given the architectural style and the overall quality of the image. The photograph captures a dense urban area with several multi-story buildings closely packed together.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Buildings and Architecture: The buildings appear to be residential or mixed-use structures with multiple floors. The architecture is typical of older urban areas, with flat rooftops, fire escapes, and chimneys visible.

  2. Fire Escapes: Metal fire escapes are attached to the sides of the buildings, a common feature in older city buildings for safety purposes.

  3. Smoke and Steam: There is a significant amount of smoke or steam rising from various points in the scene, suggesting industrial activity or the presence of heating systems. This contributes to a somewhat hazy atmosphere.

  4. Rooftops: The rooftops are flat and some have structures like water towers or other small buildings. Clotheslines with hanging laundry can be seen, indicating residential use.

  5. Perspective: The photograph is taken from an elevated vantage point, looking down onto the rooftops and the spaces between the buildings. This perspective provides a clear view of the layout and density of the urban environment.

  6. Atmosphere: The overall mood of the image is somewhat somber and industrial, with the smoke and the black-and-white tones adding to a sense of grittiness and historical context.

This photograph captures a moment in time in a bustling urban area, highlighting the density and the daily life of its inhabitants.