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Human Generated Data

Title

[Buildings, Brittany]

Date

1931

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.316.18

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Buildings, Brittany]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1931

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.316.18

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-29

Train Track 98.9
Transportation 98.9
Railway 98.9
Rail 98.9
Building 83.7
Urban 83.7
Town 83.7
City 83.7
Metropolis 83.7
Brick 65.9
Vehicle 63.2
Office Building 59.3
Handrail 56.2
Banister 56.2
High Rise 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-29

monochrome 99.4
no person 98.7
street 96.9
black and white 95.7
people 94.5
architecture 94
light 93.6
city 93.1
building 90
shadow 88.3
travel 87.5
group 86.1
house 85.9
step 84.7
transportation system 84.7
water 84.5
bridge 83.9
abandoned 83.3
bench 81.4
old 81.2

Imagga
created on 2019-05-29

architecture 40.5
city 36.6
building 31.5
old 27.2
tourism 23.1
water 21.4
travel 21.1
urban 20.1
boat 18.7
sky 16
history 15.2
buildings 15.1
town 14.8
house 14.3
brick 14.1
street 13.8
river 13.3
stone 13.2
light 12.7
device 12.7
skyline 12.4
cityscape 12.3
seat 12
tourist 11.8
bridge 11.5
outdoors 11.2
support 11.2
sidewalk 11.1
road 10.8
landmark 10.8
transportation 10.8
windows 10.6
ancient 10.4
upright 10.3
sea 10.2
historic 10.1
park bench 10.1
ocean 10
houses 9.7
pier 9.6
dusk 9.5
percussion instrument 9.5
wall 9.4
destination 9.4
famous 9.3
outdoor 9.2
chair 9.2
transport 9.1
vacation 9
tower 9
bench 8.9
night 8.9
canal 8.8
home 8.8
roof 8.7
container 8.7
holiday 8.6
structure 8.5
historical 8.5
black 8.4
window 8.4
landscape 8.2
piano 8.2
people 7.8
art 7.8
scene 7.8
harbor 7.7
architectural 7.7
rain 7.5
dark 7.5
new 7.3
color 7.2
waterfront 7.1
musical instrument 7.1
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-05-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-29

sky 95.8
black and white 94.5
outdoor 92.1
monochrome 81.5
cloud 80.8
building 79.5
white 71.9
house 71.3
street 53.4
city 51.4

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph presents a view across a cityscape of rooftops, chimneys, and buildings under an overcast sky. The vantage point is from a rooftop, where the wet surface reflects the dim light, highlighting the linear patterns of the roofing material. Several chimneys of various heights and styles dot the landscape, adding vertical elements to the composition.

In the midground, rows of buildings stretch out, some with visible windows and architectural details typical of urban dwellings. The structures vary in height and depth, creating a layered effect. In the sky, power lines extend across the scene, and a geometric shape resembles a kite or an airplane is visible. The overall mood is somber and reflective, accentuated by the monochromatic palette and the implied rain.

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 depicting a European cityscape, likely taken in the mid-20th century or earlier, judging by the style. The scene is a rooftop view, looking out over a series of buildings. It evokes a sense of quiet and possibly a touch of melancholy, with overcast skies and wet surfaces.

Key Elements:

  • Roofs and Chimneys: The foreground is dominated by the roofs of the buildings. We see a tiled roof in the foreground on the left, and what seems to be a flat, metal roof in the center with rain water on the surface, perhaps a drainage channel or a flat section of a roof. There are several chimneys of varying heights, adding vertical interest.
  • Buildings: The background features a series of buildings with a classic European architectural style. We can see the gabled roofs, windows, and brick or stone facades characteristic of older towns.
  • Kite: A kite is visible flying in the sky, suspended by threads.
  • Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere is one of a cloudy day. The wet surfaces suggest that it may have rained recently. The lighting is soft and diffuse.

Composition:

The photograph utilizes a strong perspective, drawing the viewer's eye from the rooftops in the foreground towards the distant buildings. The lines of the flat roof lead the eye towards the background. The vertical chimneys provide a contrasting element to the horizontal lines of the roofs and sky.

Possible Context:

The image could be a record of everyday life in an older town. The presence of the kite adds a playful and nostalgic element to the scene. The photo's simplicity and focus on the mundane make it intriguing.