Human Generated Data

Title

[Barriers]

Date

1929-1931

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.227.21

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Barriers]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1929-1931

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.227.21

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-19

Human 98.3
Person 98.3
Outdoors 80.1
Nature 77.9
Banister 77.1
Handrail 77.1
Building 75.8
Machine 64.7
Road 59.6
People 57.9
Urban 57.2
Town 57.2
City 57.2
Street 57.2
Transportation 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-19

transportation system 97.9
vehicle 96.3
people 95.8
no person 93.9
bridge 92.8
aircraft 83.3
architecture 82.2
building 81
group together 80.4
winter 77.7
military 76.8
suspension bridge 75.4
many 74.5
gate 72.2
business 71.8
snow 70.2
war 70
railway 69.5
water 69.3
train 68.1

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

bridge 79.7
structure 60.8
suspension bridge 41.2
pier 37.3
city 34.1
support 33.5
urban 32.3
architecture 31.3
construction 26.5
sky 25.5
device 23.8
building 22.3
travel 21.8
river 21.4
steel 20.7
negative 20.3
landmark 19
transportation 17
film 16.9
new 16.2
tower 16.1
road 15.4
water 15.3
metal 15.3
station 14.3
skyline 14.2
landscape 14.1
steel arch bridge 14
cable 13.9
industry 13.7
cityscape 13.2
famous 13
industrial 12.7
modern 12.6
sunset 12.6
barrier 12.5
highway 12.5
night 12.4
traffic 12.4
photographic paper 12.3
engineering 11.4
transport 11
suspension 10.8
bay 10.6
dusk 10.5
office 10.4
technology 10.4
business 10.3
line 10.3
exterior 10.1
outdoor 9.9
cloud 9.5
buildings 9.5
evening 9.3
iron 9.3
horizontal 9.2
street 9.2
frame 9.2
gate 8.9
interior 8.9
wire 8.7
light 8.7
scene 8.7
day 8.6
obstruction 8.5
design 8.4
town 8.3
connection 8.2
photographic equipment 8.2
outdoors 8.2
dam 8.2
sketch 7.9
cables 7.8
sea 7.8
high 7.8
site 7.5
monument 7.5
window 7.3
reflection 7.3
futuristic 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-19

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-19

black and white 91.8
outdoor 91.2
black 69.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 98.3%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a fenced in area with a fence and a fence -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image is a negative photograph depicting a street scene with industrial and urban elements. A large barrier arm spans diagonally across the foreground, resembling a railway crossing or checkpoint. Attached wires or chains hang vertically from the arm. In the background, several buildings with varying architectural styles are visible, along with power lines, utility poles, and some trees. At least two people, one walking and one on a bicycle, can be seen near the barrier, and a vintage truck is also present. The street appears to be paved with bricks, creating a historic atmosphere.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a railroad crossing or an industrial area. In the foreground, there is a large, diagonal beam stretching across the image, possibly part of a railroad infrastructure or barrier. Below the beam, several dangling lines can be seen, which may be wires or chains.

In the background, a few people are visible; one is pushing a bicycle, and another is standing nearby. To the left side of the image, an older model vehicle is situated, suggesting the image might be from an earlier time period. There are electrical poles and wires overhead, which imply it is a location with significant infrastructure.

The buildings in the image, which appear inverted due to the negative effect, are likely part of the industrial setting—possibly a factory or maintenance depot. Trees can be seen extending above the buildings, with their presence also inverted. A small road sign is visible, and the ground seems paved with stones or bricks. Overall, this image portrays a vintage scene involving transportation elements.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a nighttime scene at what looks like an amusement park or fairground. The image shows a large structure or ride in the background, with various smaller structures and what appear to be people visible in the foreground. The scene is illuminated by strings of lights or cables that stretch across the frame, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The overall atmosphere of the image is dark and moody, with a sense of activity and energy despite the lack of color.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The black and white image shows a large industrial or construction site at night. There are tall metal structures, likely cranes or scaffolding, extending diagonally across the frame. Underneath the structures, there appear to be people working or moving around the site, though the figures are small and indistinct in the low-light, grainy photograph. The ground is uneven, possibly dirt or gravel. In the background, trees can be seen silhouetted against the dark sky, suggesting this industrial area is located near or adjacent to a more natural setting. The overall scene has an eerie, shadowy atmosphere captured by the high-contrast, long-exposure photography in the dim nighttime lighting conditions.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a black and white photograph showing power lines and utility poles in what looks like a residential or suburban setting. The image has a distinctive negative or inverted quality to it, where dark areas appear light and vice versa, giving it an ethereal or ghostly appearance. There are trees visible in the background, and the power lines create strong diagonal lines across the frame. The ground appears to be an open field or yard space. The overall composition has an industrial yet artistic quality due to the interplay of the geometric shapes created by the utility infrastructure against the natural elements.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a construction site, likely taken in the early 20th century. The scene is dominated by a large metal beam that spans the width of the image, supported by cables and suspended from a series of wires. The beam appears to be part of a bridge or a similar structure.

In the background, several workers are visible, dressed in light-colored clothing and hard hats. They are engaged in various activities, such as hammering, drilling, or carrying tools. The workers are scattered throughout the area, with some standing near the beam and others further away.

To the left of the image, a small building or shed is visible, with a sloping roof and a chimney. In front of the building, a car is parked, adding to the sense of activity and industry in the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image is one of construction and progress, with the workers and machinery working together to build something new. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of timelessness and nostalgia to the image, evoking a bygone era when construction sites were less mechanized and more labor-intensive.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, metal structure that appears to be some kind of electrical or communication system. The structure is composed of multiple horizontal bars, with vertical wires hanging from them. The wires are spaced at regular intervals and are attached to the bars using small metal clips or hooks.

In the background, there are several buildings and trees visible, suggesting that the structure is located in a urban or suburban area. The sky above is dark, which could indicate that the photo was taken at night or during a period of bad weather.

Overall, the image suggests that the structure is an important part of the local infrastructure, possibly providing power or communication services to the surrounding area.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a scene from the past. It features a road with a large, curved metal structure, possibly a bridge or a tunnel, stretching across it. The structure has a series of hanging cables or wires, suggesting it might be some kind of suspension bridge. On the left side of the road, there is a building with a pointed roof, and several people are standing near it. In the distance, there is a vehicle, possibly a bus or a truck, parked or moving along the road. The background includes trees and other structures, and the sky is dark, indicating it might be nighttime or early morning.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The black-and-white image depicts a scene with a long, curved structure in the foreground. The structure is made of metal and has a series of hooks or brackets attached to it. The structure is positioned in front of a road, and there are people standing on the road. In the background, there are several trees and a building with a triangular roof. The image has a vintage look, suggesting that it may be an old photograph.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a historical black-and-white photograph, likely an inverted negative. It shows a street scene with some unusual elements.

In the foreground and dominating the frame are two large, angled pipes or tubes suspended above the street. Hanging down from them are numerous vertical ropes or wires. These structures create a sort of visual barrier or cage.

In the background, there's a building with a distinctive, steep roof and what looks like a small spire or weather vane. There also appears to be a vehicle, possibly a vintage truck, parked on the street. Several figures are visible on the street, though their details are somewhat obscured by the quality of the image.

Overall, the scene looks like a street in a town or city during what may be an older era, with a rather unusual and prominent overhead structure.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be a negative image, likely a photograph from a historical era. The scene depicts a street or road, possibly a transport hub or industrial area, with several elements of interest:

  • Overhead Structure: A large, cylindrical structure dominates the upper part of the image, angling downwards. From this structure, numerous vertical lines hang, forming a grid-like pattern. These lines likely support a system of power lines or other overhead infrastructure.

  • Vehicles and People: In the middle ground, a vehicle, possibly a vintage truck or bus, is visible. Several figures are present, some on foot and some appear to be cyclists. This suggests a place with traffic and pedestrian activity.

  • Buildings and Landscape: Buildings with distinctive architectural features are in the background. There is a structure with a steeple or tower in the distance. Trees and other vegetation fill out the scenery, providing a sense of place.

  • Power Lines and Support: A power pole with the typical insulators are present, along with the support of the overhead structure.

  • Composition and Tone: The use of negative tones gives the scene a distinctive, somewhat ethereal quality. The composition is diagonal with the lines in the overhead structure and the general perspective gives a sense of depth.

Overall, the image captures a historical scene of infrastructure, transport, and people within a setting that may have been a station or a place of industrial activity.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

This image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a scene involving a large pipe or cylindrical structure suspended by cables, possibly for transport or installation. The pipe is the central focus of the image, stretching diagonally across the frame. Below the pipe, there are several people, some of whom appear to be workers, standing and observing the operation. They are dressed in what looks like work attire, including helmets and protective gear.

In the background, there are buildings and structures, including a house and what looks like industrial equipment or machinery. The scene is set in an outdoor environment, possibly an industrial site or construction area. The presence of trees and other natural elements suggests it might be in a semi-rural or suburban location.

The photograph has a somewhat grainy quality, which might indicate it was taken some time ago or under low-light conditions. The overall atmosphere suggests a significant industrial or engineering project in progress.