Human Generated Data

Title

[Elevated railroad, New York]

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.358.3

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Elevated railroad, New York]

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.358.3

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-29

Railway 97.6
Rail 97.6
Train Track 97.6
Transportation 97.6
Nature 96.5
Fog 87.4
Smoke 85
Building 79.2
Urban 79.2
Metropolis 79.2
Town 79.2
City 79.2
Car 78.8
Automobile 78.8
Vehicle 78.8
Train 67.7
Smog 65.1
Pollution 59.8
Road 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-29

railway 99.2
transportation system 98.7
train 98.6
vehicle 98.3
street 98.2
locomotive 98
monochrome 96.9
people 96.6
road 96
city 94.9
fog 93.9
light 93.5
no person 90
landscape 87.8
bridge 86.3
black and white 84.9
war 83.9
building 83.9
rain 83.8
calamity 82.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

track 100
transportation 38.6
travel 35.3
expressway 33.3
road 30.8
city 30
car 29.2
sky 26.6
train 25.1
landscape 24.6
railway 24.6
transport 23.8
traffic 21.9
urban 21.9
rails 20.8
railroad 20.7
rail 20.6
bridge 20.2
journey 19.8
vehicle 18.9
speed 17.4
night 16.9
station 16.7
highway 16.4
way 16.2
street 15.7
scenic 14.9
architecture 14.9
scene 14.7
line 14.7
motion 14.6
pier 14.3
river 14.2
tourism 14
water 14
industry 13.7
building 13.5
sea 13.3
metal 12.9
old 12.6
structure 12.5
passenger car 12.3
light 12
outdoors 12
industrial 11.8
driving 11.6
cityscape 11.4
cloud 11.2
clouds 11
summer 10.9
ocean 10.8
outdoor 10.7
steel 10.6
perspective 10.4
town 10.2
horizon 9.9
tracks 9.9
lane 9.8
drive 9.5
wheeled vehicle 9.5
trip 9.4
electric 9.4
winter 9.4
evening 9.4
snow 9.3
railing 9.2
landmark 9
sunset 9
tower 9
transit 8.9
support 8.6
dusk 8.6
lights 8.4
land 8.3
coast 8.1
device 8.1
country 7.9
curve 7.9
day 7.9
freight 7.8
route 7.8
asphalt 7.8
cargo 7.8
equipment 7.8
traveling 7.8
semaphore 7.7
wire 7.7
fast 7.5
famous 7.5
park 7.4
long 7.4
business 7.3
sun 7.3
mountain 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-29

sky 99.9
outdoor 99.7
train 99.3
track 98
fog 96.2
black and white 92.6
road 63.6
way 59.3
railroad 56.6
traveling 43.6
highway 24.5
day 23.4
distance 10.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Train
Car 78.8%
Train 67.7%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a train track with a train on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image captures an urban, industrial scene in a hazy atmosphere.

In the foreground, there are curved train tracks with safety barriers running alongside them. To the left of the tracks, the ground is dirt-covered and appears to be part of a yard or a construction area with small buildings, trucks, and cars scattered throughout. A structure resembling a signal pole or post is visible next to the tracks.

In the background, the photo captures the skyline of a city with industrial features. Several tall water towers and smokestacks can be seen among other building rooftops. The hazy atmosphere creates a feeling of smog or overcast weather, making distant details somewhat obscured. A prominent clock tower or spire is visible, standing out from the rest of the scene. Overall, the image conveys a gritty and urban-industrial mood characteristic of mid-20th century cities.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a somewhat foggy or overcast urban scene. In the foreground, there are railway tracks curving to the right, which appear to be part of an elevated train line. A signal light or similar structure is visible next to the tracks.

To the left and center of the image, there is an industrial area with a few low buildings, possibly warehouses or sheds, and some parked cars. The area appears to be a railyard or similar industrial zone, given the tracks and general setup.

In the background, a cityscape can be seen, marked by a line of buildings silhouetted against the sky. Prominent among these is what seems to be a clock tower and several other taller structures, with various water towers and chimneys adding to the urban skyline. The entire scene has a sense of industrial urban life, with the combination of train tracks, industrial buildings, and city skyline.

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 cityscape, featuring a railroad track running along the right side of the frame. The track is flanked by a fence and has a small platform or station in the foreground. In the background, there are several buildings, including a large structure with a distinctive tower, as well as a body of water, likely a river or harbor.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a gloomy or overcast day, with the gray sky and lack of vibrant colors contributing to a somber mood. The photograph appears to be an old or vintage image, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the technology used to capture the image.

The image provides a glimpse into the urban landscape of a bygone era, with its mix of industrial and commercial structures, as well as its natural features like the river or harbor. The railroad track and station add a sense of movement and activity to the scene, while the gloomy weather creates a sense of melancholy or nostalgia.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, with a train track in the foreground. The train track is on the right side of the image and appears to be elevated, with a railing along the edge. In the background, there are several buildings, including what appears to be a factory or warehouse with a large chimney. There are also some cars parked in a lot on the left side of the image.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy industrial area, possibly in the early 20th century. The black-and-white color scheme and the style of the buildings and train track suggest that the image was taken during this time period.

Amazon Nova

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

The black-and-white image shows a railway track, with a fence on the right side and a bridge in the distance. There are cars parked on the left side of the track, and a person is walking on the bridge. There are several buildings in the distance, and a tower is visible in the middle. The sky is covered with fog, and the image has a vintage filter.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a city view from a high vantage point. The photograph captures a wide view of the city, with several buildings, a bridge, and a body of water visible. The image also shows a train track with a train on it, and a fence running alongside the track. In the distance, there are several tall buildings, and the sky is overcast.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph captures a cityscape, likely taken in an urban or industrial area. The sky is overcast, muting the colors and adding to the somber mood of the scene.

In the foreground, a set of train tracks curves into the distance, dominating the right side of the image. A railing runs parallel to the tracks, separating them from a somewhat barren, dirt-covered area. Further into the scene, there's evidence of industrial activity: small buildings, what appears to be a loading dock with some vehicles and machinery, possibly a crane.

In the background, the cityscape appears hazy and indistinct due to the atmospheric conditions. Silhouettes of buildings, smokestacks, and water towers dot the horizon, giving the impression of a sprawling urban landscape. There's a sense of age and history in the architecture and overall scene, indicating that the photograph could be from a mid-20th century or earlier era.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a grainy, black and white photograph depicting an industrial or urban landscape, likely from the mid-20th century. A set of train tracks curves into the distance on the right side of the frame. Parallel to the tracks, a low metal fence runs along a slight embankment.

In the mid-ground, there's a variety of buildings and structures:

  • Some appear to be industrial buildings.
  • Other structures include a warehouse-like building.
  • Some vehicles are visible, including cars parked near some of the buildings.
  • Across a body of water, a bridge structure can be seen

In the background, a silhouetted cityscape extends into the distance, appearing hazy due to weather or atmospheric conditions. It contains various buildings and water towers on the horizon.

The overall impression is that of a working-class area. The overcast sky and the image's style create a somewhat somber mood.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an urban scene with a focus on an elevated railway track. The photograph is in black and white, giving it a historical or vintage feel. Here are the details:

  1. Foreground: The elevated railway track curves to the right, with a metal railing alongside it. The tracks are empty, suggesting either a moment of inactivity or the photo was taken at a time when trains were not running.

  2. Midground: Below the elevated track, there is a yard or open area with some parked cars and small buildings. The area looks somewhat industrial or utilitarian, with various structures and equipment.

  3. Background: In the distance, there is a city skyline with numerous buildings of varying heights. The most prominent structure is a tall, pointed tower that stands out against the skyline, possibly a church spire or a notable landmark. The buildings appear to be residential or mixed-use, and the overall atmosphere is somewhat hazy, which could be due to weather conditions or air pollution.

  4. Atmosphere: The image has a somewhat somber or nostalgic mood, enhanced by the black-and-white color scheme and the hazy background. The absence of people and the stillness of the scene contribute to this atmosphere.

Overall, the image captures a moment in an urban environment, highlighting the infrastructure and architecture of the city.