Human Generated Data

Title

[Man with net on harbor steps, Stockholm]

Date

1936

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.201.28

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Man with net on harbor steps, Stockholm]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1936

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.201.28

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-18

Handrail 89.7
Banister 89.7
Outdoors 78.2
Tarmac 72.4
Asphalt 72.4
Nature 69.4
Sand 67.3
Sewer 59.1
Railing 57.3
Road 56.7
Apparel 55.9
Shorts 55.9
Clothing 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-18

no person 97.6
road 96.4
street 95.8
transportation system 95.2
step 93.5
vehicle 93.2
industry 92.8
people 91.9
monochrome 91
travel 90.6
empty 89.9
architecture 89.8
urban 88.1
light 87.6
building 87
concrete 86.9
city 86.3
shadow 84.7
black and white 83.1
expression 81.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-18

step 100
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device 65.9
old 25.1
architecture 23.3
travel 21.1
stone 19.5
sky 19.1
city 19.1
ancient 18.2
building 16.7
construction 14.5
wall 14.5
structure 14.2
tread 14
street 13.8
road 13.5
history 13.4
concrete 13.4
structural member 12.7
track 11.9
landscape 11.9
tourism 11.6
rock 11.3
brick 10.9
urban 10.5
detail 10.5
outdoors 10.5
historical 10.4
empty 10.3
wood 10
outdoor 9.9
mountain 9.8
texture 9.7
beach 9.4
pattern 8.9
steps 8.8
ruin 8.8
water 8.7
field 8.4
house 8.4
town 8.3
park 8.2
trees 8
barrier 8
stairs 8
wooden 7.9
stair 7.9
antique 7.8
line 7.7
sidewalk 7.5
vintage 7.4
tourist 7.3
metal 7.2
river 7.1
grass 7.1
day 7.1
rural 7
sea 7
tool 7

Google
created on 2019-11-18

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-18

black and white 89.4
text 59.5

Color Analysis

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a dog is standing on a platform with a man in a suit -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This is a black-and-white negative image featuring a staircase leading down to a sandy area or beach. The stairs are flanked by stone or concrete walls, with the sand area in the foreground showing scattered footprint patterns. There are people on the steps and near the top of the stairs—two individuals are walking at the top, while one person appears to be in motion on the stairs, possibly descending. A rounded shape in the center, possibly a distortion or highlight, slightly emphasizes the figure on the stairway. The background shows rugged terrain or a stone wall.

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

The image is a black and white negative photograph of a man maintaining a pool at Sydney’s Palm Beach in Australia. The scene shows a stone staircase leading down from a grassy area to a pool, with the steps providing a pathway from the raised walkway to the beach below. On the left side of the image, portions of a structure or wall are visible adjacent to the staircase. Dark footprints can be seen on the beach, suggesting recent activity in the area. The negative effect makes the usual dark areas light and vice versa, leading to an inverse appearance of the scene, where concrete appears dark and the beach light.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a structure with a slanted roof and wooden beams. The structure is situated in a rocky, mountainous landscape. The foreground of the image shows a sandy or dusty surface with small dots or specks, possibly representing grains of sand or debris. The overall scene has a stark, industrial or utilitarian aesthetic.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The black and white image shows a close-up view of a staircase or steps leading down. The steps appear to be made of concrete or stone and have a worn, textured surface. Wooden beams or planks form the underside structure supporting the steps. A few people can be seen walking down the steps, but their identities are not clear in the grainy photograph. The overall composition creates an interesting geometric pattern with the repeating horizontal and diagonal lines of the steps and support beams.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This black and white photograph appears to be taken from above, showing what looks like construction or maintenance work on some kind of grated structure or walkway. The image shows workers walking on or working with what appears to be metal grating or bars arranged in parallel. Below the grating is what looks like sand or a similar granular material. The perspective is interesting as it's shot from an elevated position looking down at the work being done. The contrast between the dark metal structure and the lighter colored ground below is quite striking in this vintage-looking photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people working on a large structure, likely a construction site. The structure appears to be made of stone or concrete and features a series of steps leading up to it. Several individuals are visible in the image, some of whom are standing on the steps while others are walking around the perimeter of the structure.

The background of the image is not clearly defined, but it appears to be a natural setting, possibly outdoors. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the people in the photo are engaged in some kind of work or activity related to the construction project.

It's worth noting that the image has a vintage or old-fashioned feel to it, which may be due to the black-and-white photography style or the clothing and equipment worn by the individuals in the photo.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people walking on a bridge or platform over water. The bridge is constructed from stone and features a series of steps leading down to the water's edge. A man in a white uniform is seen sweeping the steps with a broom, while four other individuals walk across the bridge in the background.

In the foreground, the water appears calm, with gentle ripples on its surface. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a serene and peaceful setting, possibly during the daytime when the sun is not too harsh. The presence of the man sweeping the steps implies that the area may be a public space or a tourist attraction, where maintenance is necessary to ensure cleanliness and safety for visitors.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a monochromatic photograph that captures a scene with a blend of architectural and natural elements. The photograph appears to depict a structure, possibly a bridge or a dam, with a large, circular object in the foreground. This circular object resembles a large net or a screen, positioned horizontally and casting a shadow on the ground below.

In the background, there are stairs leading up to a platform, and a few people are visible, suggesting they are either walking towards or away from the net. The platform itself is surrounded by a stone wall, which adds to the industrial or architectural feel of the image.

The ground in the foreground is covered with small, scattered objects that resemble pebbles or small stones, adding a natural element to the scene. The overall composition of the image is somewhat surreal, with the net and the scattered objects creating a sense of mystery or intrigue. The monochromatic color scheme further enhances the surreal and somewhat timeless quality of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The black-and-white image shows a group of people standing on the stairs. One of them is holding a fishing net. The stairs are on the left side, and a boat is docked on the left side of the stairs. The stairs have some text written on them. The water is flowing on the right side of the stairs. The shadows of the people are falling on the stairs.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

The image is a black and white photograph of an outdoor scene that appears to be a beach or waterfront area. In the foreground, there's a large expanse of sandy surface, possibly wet, with numerous dark spots scattered across it. These spots could be stones, debris, or water droplets.

The background features architectural elements, including what seems to be a set of stairs leading down to the sandy area. Above the stairs, there is a walkway or path with people walking along it. The stairs create horizontal lines, and the path above them has an angular appearance. There's also a building-like structure in the background with what looks like stone or brickwork on its facade.

Overlaid on the image, particularly in the area around the stairs, is an effect that resembles a halftone or a pattern, which could be a printing effect or a deliberate visual addition to the photograph.

Overall, the image has a slightly surreal or dreamlike quality due to the unusual lighting and the patterns overlaid on the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph taken from a high-angle perspective, showcasing a scene with architectural elements and figures. It appears to be an inverted image.

Here are some key observations:

  • Architectural Features: There's a prominent structure with dark, horizontal lines suggesting steps or a series of platforms. These are bordered by retaining walls with a textured surface, possibly stone or concrete. A lower level is visible in the foreground, its surface speckled with dark dots, which might be a body of water or a textured ground.
  • Figures: Several figures are present. At least one appears to be walking on a platform or upper level. Another figure is standing and appears to be holding an object. The figures are positioned in an oval-like shape.
  • Lighting and Composition: The composition is well-defined, with strong contrast between light and dark areas. The high-angle perspective adds depth to the scene.
  • Overall Impression: The photograph conveys an urban or architectural setting, possibly depicting a public space or a location with steps, platforms, and pathways. The image's tonal range, which creates a sense of depth and adds to the overall mood.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an ancient Egyptian structure, specifically a mastaba tomb, which is a type of flat-roofed, rectangular tomb with sloping sides. The structure is built from stone and features a staircase leading up to its entrance. The mastaba is partially buried in sand, indicating its location in a desert environment.

Several people are visible in the image, likely archaeologists or workers, who appear to be engaged in excavation or exploration activities. They are positioned at various points around the structure, including on the staircase and near the entrance. The photograph is in black and white, which suggests it may be an older image, possibly from the early to mid-20th century when many significant archaeological discoveries were made in Egypt. The scene captures a moment of historical and archaeological significance, showcasing the efforts to uncover and study ancient Egyptian architecture and culture.