Human Generated Data

Title

[Busy harbor with steamers]

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.217.29

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Busy harbor with steamers]

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.217.29

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-19

Transportation 99.4
Vehicle 99.4
Boat 99.4
Boat 98.9
Vessel 96.5
Watercraft 96.5
Nature 94.7
Boat 92.7
Outdoors 89
Countryside 76.9
Building 76.9
Rural 76.9
Shelter 76.9
Boat 60.8
Waterfront 59.3
Water 59.3
Ship 58.4
Barge 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-19

monochrome 99.9
people 98.9
vehicle 98.1
watercraft 97.8
river 97.7
black and white 97.7
sea 97.5
beach 96.5
water 96.2
smoke 96.1
ocean 95.4
city 95.4
boat 95.3
street 95.1
ship 93.9
lake 93.3
pier 92.9
transportation system 92.8
silhouette 92.7
landscape 92.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

fisherman 87.2
water 41.4
sky 41.1
ship 36.4
sea 36
landscape 35
sunset 27.9
boat 26.3
ocean 25
travel 23.3
marina 22.3
vessel 21.3
sunrise 20.6
clouds 20.3
dusk 20
summer 20
silhouette 19.9
river 18.7
waves 18.6
beach 17.9
lake 17.5
sun 17.3
scenery 17.2
reflection 17.1
night 16
wind 16
evening 15.9
dark 15.9
energy 15.1
scenic 14.9
scene 14.7
bay 14.2
cloud 13.8
building 13.8
boats 13.6
horizon 13.5
coast 13.5
power 13.4
architecture 13.3
old 13.2
rural 13.2
shore 13.2
wreck 13.2
vacation 13.1
outdoor 13
dutch 12.7
port 12.5
tourism 12.4
environment 12.4
craft 12.3
wave 12.1
windmill 11.8
sail 11.7
harbor 11.6
holiday 11.5
light 11.4
culture 11.1
city 10.8
history 10.7
yacht 10.7
dock 10.7
dawn 10.7
outside 10.3
ecology 10.1
island 10.1
sailboat 9.9
mill 9.8
sailing 9.8
cruise 9.7
outdoors 9.7
cityscape 9.5
environmental 9.4
calm 9.2
tower 9.1
industrial 9.1
tourist 9.1
landmark 9
transportation 9
mast 8.8
urban 8.7
sand 8.7
seascape 8.6
industry 8.5
tree 8.5
star 8.4
traditional 8.3
pier 8.3
morning 8.1
shipwreck 8
ships 7.9
heritage 7.7
storm 7.7
tropical 7.7
idyllic 7.5
journey 7.5
coastline 7.5
peaceful 7.3
peace 7.3
countryside 7.3
global 7.3
recreation 7.2
structure 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-19

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-19

ship 98.4
outdoor 90.5
boat 88.5
watercraft 86.3
water 82.9
text 80.3
black and white 77.2
black 69.8
white 68.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Boat
Boat 99.4%
Boat 98.9%
Boat 92.7%
Boat 60.8%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a boat in the water -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a black-and-white negative of a maritime scene. Several boats and ships are visible against a dark sky and water. In the foreground, there is a smaller vessel with visible details such as the cabin and railing. Other boats, including tugboats, can be seen in the middle and background, with their hulls highlighted due to the negative effect. There are traces of smoke or haze likely rising from the boats' chimneys, and larger structures resembling ships or docks are visible farther in the distance. The overall tone evokes an atmospheric or historical feel, amplified by the inversion of light and dark in the negative processing.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph of a harbor scene. In this negative, the colors are inverted: dark areas appear light, and light areas appear dark. The scene depicts several boats on the water with the most prominent vessel in the foreground on the left. It appears to have a cabin and a tall antenna-like structure. Toward the center and right side of the image, there are other vessels, including two with visible names: "HELKA" and "JAMES W." In the background, you can see more ships and possibly a dock or industrial area. The water appears to be textured with ripples or waves. The sky, being a negative image, is very dark, while the boats and water are lighter, creating a stark contrast.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a nighttime scene on a body of water, possibly a harbor or port. There are several ships or boats visible in the water, with smoke or steam rising from them. The sky is dark, and the overall scene has a moody, dramatic atmosphere.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph showing several fishing boats or vessels moored in what appears to be a harbor or marina at night. The image has a dark, atmospheric quality with the boats appearing as silhouettes against the dark water. There's a tall mast or pole visible in the background, and the boats appear to be commercial fishing vessels rather than recreational craft. The photo has a grainy, vintage quality to it, suggesting it might be an older photograph.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a body of water with several boats, including a tugboat in the foreground. The tugboat is positioned on the left side of the image, featuring a cabin and a tall mast. In the background, there are multiple boats, some of which appear to be emitting smoke. The overall atmosphere suggests a nighttime setting, with the dark sky and the presence of smoke from the boats contributing to this impression.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a harbor at night, featuring several boats in the water. The boats are all small, with the closest one being a tugboat on the left side of the image. The tugboat has a cabin with a door and windows, and a tall mast rising from the top. The other boats in the harbor are smaller and appear to be fishing vessels or pleasure craft. They are scattered throughout the water, some of them with their lights on, while others are dark and unlit.

In the background, there is a large building or structure that appears to be a dock or a warehouse. It is not clearly visible due to the darkness of the image, but it seems to be a prominent feature of the harbor. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quietness and stillness, with the only sound being the gentle lapping of the water against the boats. The darkness of the image adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue, making it seem like a scene from a movie or a novel.

The image is likely a historical photograph, given the style and quality of the image. It may have been taken in the early 20th century, when photography was still a relatively new technology. The image has been preserved and digitized, allowing it to be shared and enjoyed by people around the world.

Overall, the image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time that is both peaceful and intriguing. It invites the viewer to imagine what it would be like to be there, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the harbor at night.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a scene of boats navigating through choppy waters at night. The photograph is in black and white, adding a timeless and somewhat dramatic quality to the scene. The boats are small, with one larger boat positioned at the forefront, closer to the viewer. This boat has a prominent mast and a cabin, suggesting it may be a tugboat or a small passenger vessel.

In the background, there are several other boats, all of which appear to be moving through the water, indicated by the ripples and waves around them. The water is rough, and the boats are rocking noticeably, which adds to the sense of motion and urgency. The night sky is dark, with no visible stars or moon, enhancing the sense of isolation and the challenge of navigating through the rough waters.

The boats are emitting steam, which could be from their engines or from the heat of the water hitting the metal surfaces. The smoke from the boats adds to the atmospheric feel of the image, making it appear both mysterious and somewhat foreboding. The overall composition of the image captures a moment of activity and struggle against the elements, emphasizing the resilience and determination of those aboard the boats.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is in black and white, and it seems to be taken at night. There are two boats sailing on the sea. The boat on the left has a flag on top, and it seems to be a ship. The boat on the right has a lifesaver hanging on the side. The sea is calm, and the waves are small. In the distance, there are other boats sailing on the sea.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a stylized, almost surreal, depiction of a harbor or waterfront scene, possibly at night. The stark contrast between dark and light, along with the use of negative image effect, contributes to this impression.

Key elements:

  • Boats: Several boats are present in the scene. There appear to be at least three tugboats.
  • Water: The water is depicted with visible waves and texture, adding to the dynamic nature of the image.
  • Structure on the left: The left edge shows the detail of a boat with a small cabin and a tall antenna.
  • Dark Background: The sky is predominantly black, which increases the contrast and gives an eerie atmosphere to the scene.
  • Negative effect: The overall effect is a negative one, where light areas in the original image appear dark, and dark areas appear light.

Style and Atmosphere:

The image's style gives it a vintage or artistic feel. The heavy contrast and almost monochromatic scheme create a dramatic and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. The dark background and prominent use of light on the vessels evoke a feeling of a nighttime scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

The image presents a scene on a body of water, possibly a harbor or bay, with several boats and ships visible. In the foreground on the left, there's a section of a boat or dock structure with a tall mast. Further into the scene, there are three smaller boats with distinct features. The one in the center, labeled "Wilhelm," is moving through the water. To the right of it, another boat named "Vanlars II" is also visible. In the background, there are large ships or building structures along the distant shoreline, suggesting a port or cityscape. Smoke or steam can be seen rising in the middle distance, potentially from one of the ships or buildings. The water surface has noticeable ripples and waves, indicating some movement or wind. The overall image has a dark tone, making it difficult to discern fine details.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a maritime scene at night. It features several vessels on the water, with a focus on a few boats and ships.

  1. Foreground:

    • On the left side of the image, there is a small boat with a tall mast and a cabin. The boat appears to be moored or stationary.
    • To the right of this boat, another small vessel is visible, identified by the name "MICHIGAN" written on its side. This boat seems to be in motion, as indicated by the wake in the water.
  2. Background:

    • Further back, there are larger ships, including one with smoke billowing from its stacks, suggesting it is a steamship or a similar type of vessel.
    • The ships are navigating through the water, with the city skyline faintly visible in the distance, indicating that this scene might be taking place in a harbor or near a coastal city.
  3. Atmosphere:

    • The overall atmosphere is dark and moody, typical of a nighttime setting. The water appears choppy, with visible waves.
    • The lighting is minimal, with only the ships and the faint city lights providing any illumination.

This image captures a moment in maritime activity, possibly during a busy night in a harbor, with various vessels engaged in different activities.