Human Generated Data

Title

[Trains and tracks]

Date

before 1946

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.352.19

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Trains and tracks]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

before 1946

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.352.19

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-29

Building 94.9
Train Track 93.2
Transportation 93.2
Rail 93.2
Railway 93.2
Automobile 91.7
Vehicle 91.7
Factory 82.4
Architecture 73.2
Machine 72.3
Column 69.7
Pillar 69.7
Nature 61.5
Smoke 59.7
Monument 58.1
Road 57.5
Freeway 57.5
Power Plant 57.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-29

railway 98.7
people 98.5
monochrome 97.9
vehicle 97.9
transportation system 97.4
train 97
no person 94.5
smoke 93.2
locomotive 91.8
street 91.7
industry 88.1
grinder 86.2
group together 83.1
energy 82.8
light 82.5
black and white 82.3
river 81.5
building 80
group 79.9
sepia 78.7

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

liner 37.6
ship 33.9
car 33.2
freight car 31.6
passenger ship 30.4
city 29.9
wheeled vehicle 28.6
sky 27.6
architecture 26.9
industrial 22.7
vessel 22.6
tower 22.5
vehicle 21.9
industry 19.7
river 19.6
building 19
skyline 19
bridge 18.3
factory 17.6
pollution 17.3
urban 16.6
tourism 16.5
structure 16.3
travel 16.2
construction 15.4
landmark 15.4
transportation 15.2
water 14.7
cityscape 14.2
pier 14.1
boat 13.9
chimney 13.9
power 13.4
buildings 13.2
device 13
landscape 12.7
old 12.6
history 12.5
sea 12.5
environment 12.3
support 12.1
energy 11.8
station 11.8
track 11.8
pipe 11.7
smoke 11.2
locomotive 11
cooling tower 10.6
fuel 10.6
port 10.6
harbor 10.6
plant 10.6
town 10.2
steam locomotive 10.1
steel 10.1
steam 9.7
gas 9.6
england 9.5
monument 9.3
famous 9.3
church 9.3
center 9
refinery 8.9
cathedral 8.8
production 8.8
chemical 8.7
environmental 8.5
technology 8.2
craft 8
passenger car 7.9
warming 7.8
cloud 7.8
winter 7.7
panorama 7.6
capital 7.6
tank 7.6
street 7.4
transport 7.3
road 7.2
night 7.1
wall 7
cooling system 7

Google
created on 2019-05-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-29

outdoor 98.2
railroad 97.8
train 95.9
black 93.6
white 87.7
locomotive 85.1
sky 80.7
rail 78.2
black and white 74.7
old 73.2
vehicle 65.2
station 57.2
vintage 28.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Train
Wheel

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Car 91.7%

AWS Rekognition

Train 82.8%

AWS Rekognition

Train 58.9%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 72.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

cars vehicles 99.9%

Captions

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This black-and-white image features an industrial and transportation scene. In the foreground, multiple sets of railroad tracks crisscross the area, with a vintage passenger train car parked on one of the tracks. Behind the train, there are a variety of buildings, including a tall brick smokestack and industrial structures with a utilitarian architectural style. To the right, small vehicles (cars from an older era) are parked near a wooden building. In the background, a suspension bridge spans across the landscape, partially obscured by the structures. The image has a historical atmosphere, likely depicting mid-20th-century infrastructure in an urban or industrial setting under an overcast sky.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image depicts a black and white vintage scene at a railway yard with multiple train tracks in the foreground. On the right side of the image, there are old automobiles parked next to a wooden building, likely part of the railway infrastructure. Behind the building and automobiles, there's a train car visible, suggesting it's ready for loading or unloading. In the background stands a tall industrial chimney and a couple of other large utility buildings, indicating an industrial setting. The most notable feature in the backdrop is a long suspension bridge spanning the width of the image, with its towers and cables visible, highlighting a connection to a larger urban area. The overall composition suggests a mid-20th-century era, given the architectural style and vehicles.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows an industrial scene with a tall smokestack or chimney, several large buildings, and railroad tracks in the foreground. The buildings appear to be part of a factory or industrial complex, with architectural features like peaked roofs and windows. The overall scene has a gritty, black and white aesthetic typical of historical industrial photographs.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The black and white image shows an industrial area with railroad tracks in the foreground and several large brick buildings in the background. The buildings appear to be some kind of factory or manufacturing plant, with tall smokestacks rising up from their roofs. Old-fashioned automobiles from the early-to-mid 20th century are parked alongside the railroad tracks. The overall scene has an aged, historical look capturing an industrial setting from many decades ago.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a black and white historical photograph showing an industrial railway scene. In the foreground, there are multiple railway tracks running parallel to each other. The main focus is on an industrial building complex with a prominent tall smokestack or chimney rising from it. The building appears to be some sort of factory or railway maintenance facility, with several smaller structures and what look like storage buildings or workshops attached. In the background, you can see what appears to be a bridge structure, likely a suspension bridge. There are also some vintage automobiles visible in the scene, suggesting this photograph was taken sometime in the early to mid-20th century. The overall composition gives a strong sense of the industrial era of American transportation and manufacturing.

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 train yard, featuring a train, a smokestack, and a bridge in the background. The train yard is situated in front of a large building with a tall smokestack, and a bridge spans across the background. In the foreground, there are several tracks, a train car, and a few cars parked near the building. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of industry and activity, with the train yard and smokestack indicating a busy and productive environment. The presence of the bridge in the background adds a sense of scale and context to the scene, highlighting the train yard's location within a larger urban or industrial landscape.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train yard, featuring a prominent smokestack and a bridge in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of industrial activity, with the train yard serving as the central focus.

In the foreground, several sets of train tracks are visible, stretching across the width of the image. A few cars are parked along the right side of the tracks, while a small building stands to the right of the cars. The building appears to be a shed or a small warehouse, with a sloping roof and a door on the front.

Behind the building, a large smokestack rises into the air, its tall, cylindrical shape dominating the skyline. The smokestack is likely part of a factory or power plant, given its size and location near the train yard.

To the left of the smokestack, a bridge spans the distance between two landmasses. The bridge is a suspension bridge, with cables and towers supporting its deck. It appears to be a major transportation artery, connecting the two sides of the waterway below.

In the background, the sky is overcast, with clouds covering the sun. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of industry and activity, with the train yard and surrounding buildings suggesting a bustling commercial center.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a railway yard. There are several train cars parked on the tracks, and a tall chimney stands behind them. On the right side of the image, there is a wooden building with a car parked in front of it. In the background, there is a bridge with a tower in the middle. The image appears to be from the past, as the train cars and buildings have a vintage look.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train station with a bridge in the background. There are multiple tracks, and the station is bustling with activity. A large, cylindrical tower is visible on the left side of the image, possibly a smokestack or a water tower. The bridge is a suspension bridge, with cables stretching from one side to the other. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the impression of a busy and industrial scene.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The photograph is a vintage, black and white image, likely from the early to mid-20th century. It appears to be a cityscape dominated by industrial elements and transportation infrastructure. The scene is slightly overcast, contributing to a muted, somewhat somber mood.

Key Elements:

  • Railway Tracks: In the foreground, multiple sets of parallel railway tracks stretch across the scene, suggesting a busy rail yard or depot.
  • Railroad Cars: A series of passenger train cars and freight cars are visible parked on the tracks.
  • Industrial Buildings: A large, multi-sectioned brick building with a pair of cylindrical roofs.
  • Smokestack/Chimney: A tall, imposing brick smokestack rises prominently in the center-left of the image, indicating the presence of a factory or power plant.
  • Bridge: A large suspension bridge spans the background, providing a significant architectural element and suggesting a location near a river or waterway.
  • Vintage Vehicles: Several older automobiles, possibly from the 1920s or 1930s, are parked near the buildings.
  • Other structures: A small, simple wooden shed is positioned alongside the train cars.

Atmosphere:

The photograph evokes a sense of the industrial era, with its emphasis on trains, factories, and transportation. The black and white format and slightly faded appearance further enhance the vintage feel of the image. The overcast sky contributes to a generally subdued tone.

Possible Location:

Due to the presence of the bridge and the industrial landscape, the location could be a city situated near a river or bay. Identifying the specific bridge could help pinpoint the exact location.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white photograph showing a train yard with a bridge in the background.

In the foreground, there are several parallel railroad tracks running horizontally across the frame. A telephone pole stands on the left side of the image.

Beyond the tracks, there is a train composed of several cars. Some vintage cars are parked alongside the train. Further back, a tall brick smokestack towers over the scene. To the right of the smokestack are buildings that appear to be part of a larger industrial complex.

In the background, a large suspension bridge spans the scene, connecting points on either side of the frame. The sky above is overcast and grey, creating a somewhat muted and timeless atmosphere.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a historical scene featuring a railway yard with a prominent industrial setting. In the foreground, there are multiple sets of train tracks leading towards a large, elongated railway car, which appears to be a passenger or freight car.

To the right of the railway car, there are a few vintage automobiles parked, suggesting the era is likely the early to mid-20th century. Behind the railway car, there are several industrial buildings, including one with a tall smokestack, indicative of a factory or manufacturing plant.

In the background, a large suspension bridge is visible, spanning across the scene. The bridge has a distinctive design with tall towers and suspension cables, similar to famous bridges like the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time in an industrial area, highlighting the interplay between rail transport, automotive, and bridge infrastructure.

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