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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.358.11

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.358.11

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-29

Road 99.6
City 97.6
Metropolis 97.6
Urban 97.6
Town 97.6
Building 97.6
Freeway 95.5
Nature 89.5
Transportation 87
Train Track 87
Railway 87
Rail 87
Vehicle 86.2
Train 86.2
Highway 72.8
Outdoors 70.9
Overpass 59.4
Scenery 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-29

vehicle 99.7
people 99.7
transportation system 99.7
many 98.8
watercraft 98.2
group 97.3
group together 97.3
adult 96
road 94.7
street 92.8
no person 85.8
railway 85.1
one 85
military 83.7
war 83.5
administration 82.6
cargo ship 82.4
calamity 80.2
water 79.3
river 77.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

liner 100
ship 83.4
passenger ship 81.4
vessel 56.7
city 40.8
bridge 35.1
river 29.4
craft 25.9
architecture 24.5
urban 24.5
travel 22.6
cityscape 21.8
boat 20.8
water 20
tower 19.7
deck 18.7
sky 18.5
shipping 17.5
harbor 17.3
traffic 17.1
street 16.6
tourism 16.5
landmark 16.3
skyline 16.2
buildings 16.1
building 15.9
town 15.8
famous 14.9
sea 14.9
aerial 14.6
transport 13.7
transportation 13.5
road 12.7
landscape 12.7
boats 12.6
ocean 12.5
old 11.9
structure 11.2
tourist 10.9
night 10.7
station 10.6
vacation 10.6
port 10.6
england 10.5
industrial 10
cargo 9.7
downtown 9.6
panorama 9.5
church 9.3
scene 8.7
skyscraper 8.6
construction 8.6
industry 8.5
capital 8.5
vehicle 8.5
modern 8.4
history 8.1
scenic 7.9
cars 7.8
roof 7.6
center 7.6
lights 7.4
cargo ship 7.4
support 7.3
pier 7.2
oil tanker 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-29

ship 98.4
railroad 90.2
fog 84.9
watercraft 80.7
black and white 75.8
boat 73.7
vehicle 70.5
train 51

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 86.2%

Categories

Captions

Google Gemini

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

The black and white photograph is a high-angle view of a cityscape featuring an elevated train track. The scene is hazy, likely due to fog or a snowstorm, with buildings and structures in the distance appearing less defined.

In the foreground, a set of elevated train tracks curves across the frame. Two trains, each composed of multiple cars, are visible on the tracks. The ground below the tracks shows signs of snowfall, with tire tracks suggesting vehicular traffic.

The cityscape is densely packed with buildings, varying in height and architectural style. Some larger buildings or industrial structures can be seen in the distance, with a smokestack emitting smoke into the sky.

The overall impression is one of an older urban setting, possibly in winter or a similar weather condition. The high-angle perspective provides a comprehensive view of the city's layout and infrastructure.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image captures a vintage, black-and-white scene of an elevated train system traversing a densely populated city. It has a historical and atmospheric quality. The image appears to be taken in winter, given the snow or possible ice.

Key Elements:

  • Elevated Train Tracks: Dominating the composition are the elevated train tracks, winding their way through the city. Trains are positioned at various points along the tracks.
  • Buildings: The background is filled with rows of buildings, seemingly tenements or apartment blocks.
  • Urban Landscape: The scene evokes a sense of an industrial or older urban environment, possibly from the early 20th century.
  • Atmosphere: The image's tone is gray and slightly hazy, possibly due to weather conditions or the type of film used.

Possible Interpretation:

The image provides a glimpse into the transportation infrastructure of the era and its interaction with the city. The snowy/icy conditions suggest a particular time of year and might add a sense of isolation or grittiness.