Human Generated Data

Title

[Paris]

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.222.26

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Paris]

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.222.26

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-19

Castle 99.2
Architecture 99.2
Building 99.2
Fort 93.5
Nature 92.4
Outdoors 88.9
Steeple 77.5
Tower 77.5
Spire 77.5
Snow 62.9
Winter 62.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-19

messy 97.8
no person 96.6
dirty 95.2
art 95.2
architecture 94.5
building 94
house 93
old 92.9
wall 92.2
vintage 92.2
retro 91.8
stain 91.3
paper 90.4
splat 90.2
splash 89.9
people 89.6
artistic 89.4
illustration 88.2
winter 88.1
sooty 87.9

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

castle 42.6
old 39.8
negative 37.7
architecture 37.1
travel 36.7
building 33.8
history 32.2
ancient 31.2
film 30.7
landscape 29
stone 28.1
historic 25.7
fortress 25.7
tourism 25.6
landmark 25.3
wall 24.6
palace 24.2
photographic paper 22.9
structure 22.6
tower 20.6
fortification 20
sketch 19.8
sky 18.5
grunge 17.9
mountain 17.8
drawing 17.7
city 17.5
rock 17.4
medieval 17.3
historical 17
vintage 16.7
photographic equipment 15.3
ruin 14.6
desert 14
town 13.9
fort 13.7
ruins 13.6
representation 13.3
outdoors 12.7
vacation 12.3
construction 12
aged 11.8
canyon 11.6
antique 11.3
monument 11.2
culture 11.1
retro 10.7
scenic 10.5
famous 10.2
sand 10.2
paper 10.2
snow 10.1
tourist 10.1
park 9.9
house 9.7
hill 9.4
window 9.2
texture 9
cliff 9
brown 8.8
erosion 8.8
past 8.7
artistic 8.7
old fashioned 8.6
clouds 8.5
defensive structure 8.4
place 8.4
mountains 8.3
rough 8.2
national 8.2
river 8
art 8
textured 7.9
tree 7.9
southwest 7.8
walls 7.8
middle 7.7
cliff dwelling 7.7
grungy 7.6
natural 7.4
rural 7.1
temple 7

Google
created on 2019-11-19

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-19

text 91.8
old 90.3
nature 87
black and white 78.3
drawing 75.7
snow 52
sky 50.2

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-19

paintings art 98.1%
text visuals 1.7%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a black and white photo of a large castle with a clock tower in the background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a scene showing buildings in an urban environment. Based on the negative format, lighter parts appear dark, and darker parts appear white or light.

The architecture suggests a European aesthetic, possibly a historic area or district. There are prominent buildings with multiple windows, balconies, and sloped rooftops, typical of older cityscapes.

In the center, there's signage that reads "CABARET DE LA LUNE," indicating a cabaret or artistic venue, which might be an iconic feature of the location. There are other faint details of storefronts, advertisements, and what appears to be an outdoor setting with tram-like structures or kiosks.

The sky, inverted in the negative format, looks dark, and the overall mood has an eerie or vintage quality due to the negative aesthetic and scratches visible on the image surface.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image you provided is a photographic negative, which means that the colors and brightness levels are inverted. In photographic negatives, the darkest areas of the subject appear light, and the lightest areas appear dark.

This scene appears to depict a European city street or square, given the architectural style and signage. The buildings show a variety of older architectural styles, with multiple stories and many windows. The signage on the central building includes the words "CAROT" and "LA LUNE," which suggests advertising—potentially for a theater or show, as "lune" means "moon" in French, and such linguistic elements are common in French-speaking regions.

The sky, being originally light, appears dark in the negative, and the buildings, originally darker, appear light. There are some visible details such as windows, and possibly awnings or banners on the buildings. The foreground shows what appear to be vehicles and possibly a tram or bus, discernible by the dark shapes that are likely wheels and bodies of vehicles, accentuating the typical street life in an urban area.

Overall, this negative captures an urban setting bustling with architecture and commercial activity, typical of an early-to-mid-20th-century European city.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a cityscape, likely from a historical time period. The image shows a large, castle-like structure dominating the skyline, surrounded by smaller buildings and structures. There are signs and advertisements visible on some of the buildings, but no people are present in the frame. The overall scene has a gritty, industrial feel to it, suggesting an urban setting from an earlier era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing a cityscape or waterfront view. The buildings appear to be built on a hillside or slope, with multiple levels of structures rising up from what might be a waterfront or harbor area. The architecture looks European in style, possibly Mediterranean, with what appears to be white or light-colored buildings featuring shuttered windows and distinctive rooflines. The image has some degradation or damage, particularly visible in the darker areas at the top and some lighter overexposed areas. There appears to be some text or signage visible on some of the buildings, though it's not entirely clear in this image quality. The composition suggests this might be a photograph from the early to mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a cityscape, with a mix of buildings, cars, and signs. The photo appears to be old and faded, with a dark sky above the buildings.

  • Sky: The sky is dark and cloudy, with no visible sun or stars.
  • Buildings: There are several buildings in the photo, including a large building on the right side that appears to be a hotel or apartment complex. The buildings are all different heights and have various architectural styles.
  • Cars: There are several cars parked along the street in front of the buildings. They appear to be old-fashioned and may be from the early 20th century.
  • Signs: There are several signs visible in the photo, including one that reads "LUNE" and another that reads "CAROMA". The signs are likely advertisements for businesses or products.
  • Street: The street is empty and appears to be paved with asphalt. There are no pedestrians or other vehicles visible in the photo.
  • Overall: The photo appears to be a snapshot of a city street from the past. It may have been taken for documentary purposes or as a souvenir. The faded quality of the photo suggests that it may have been taken many years ago.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring a prominent building with a large advertisement on its side. The advertisement reads "LUNE" and appears to be for a product called "MAGARDAR." The building is situated in the center of the image, with other structures visible on either side. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night.

In the foreground, several cars are parked along the street, adding to the urban atmosphere of the scene. The overall effect of the image is one of a bustling city, with the large advertisement serving as a focal point.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a monochromatic photograph of a cityscape at night, possibly taken during or after a war. The buildings are in various states of ruin, with some appearing completely destroyed. The sky is dark, and there are no visible stars or moon, suggesting it might be a night with heavy clouds or it is nighttime. The buildings in the foreground are mostly in ruins, with some structures having their roofs caved in or walls collapsed.

In the background, there is a prominent building that appears to be partially destroyed, with a large sign that reads "ACARDO" and "LA LUNE" visible on its side. The sign is partially obscured by debris, indicating the severity of the damage. The architecture of the buildings suggests a European style, possibly French, given the language on the sign.

There are signs of urban life, such as a streetlight and some vehicles, but they are overshadowed by the extensive destruction. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of desolation and ruin, reflecting the aftermath of conflict.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street with buildings on both sides. The buildings are tall and have many windows. The street is empty, with no cars or people visible. The buildings on the left side of the street have signs on them, but the text is not legible. The buildings on the right side of the street have awnings and signs, but the text is also not legible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The image appears to be an inverted black and white photograph of a cityscape, possibly taken in an older European setting. The composition consists of a mix of architectural elements and street scenes. The sky is dark, contrasting with the lighter buildings and street below.

The buildings in the image vary in height and architectural style. Some feature traditional designs with multiple windows and dormers. A large sign that says "Macaro La Lune" is prominently displayed on one of the structures, suggesting a business or entertainment venue.

At street level, there are vehicles and what looks like a bus stop. The image also captures elements like signs that say "Désassemblages" and "Restaurant Terrasse," adding to the street scene's realism.

The photograph is somewhat degraded, with noticeable scratches and imperfections on the surface. This could be attributed to the age of the photograph or the quality of the photographic process at the time it was taken.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be an inverted historical photograph, likely a negative. It depicts a street scene, possibly in a European city due to the architecture.

Key features:

  • Buildings: There are several multi-story buildings with classic architectural details like chimneys, balconies, and shuttered windows.
  • Advertisements: Large advertisements are visible on the sides of buildings. A prominent one reads "MACARO LA LUNE" (Macaro, The Moon).
  • Vehicles: There are several vehicles, including what looks like a bus or tram, and cars.
  • Street Scene: The perspective suggests a street lined with buildings, possibly with a roundabout.
  • Inverted Colors: Since it's an inverted image, the sky appears very dark. Buildings appear bright, where they would be the normal colors, and the details are highlighted.
  • Damage/Artifacts: There are visible scratches and imperfections on the image, suggesting that it is an older photo and also the signs of being a negative.

Overall Impression:

The image gives the impression of a snapshot from the past, perhaps from the early 20th century. The architecture, advertisements, and style of the vehicles all point to this era. The "Macaro La Lune" sign suggests a potential theatre or entertainment venue. The inverted colors make the details pop out, while also highlighting the photo's historical and aged nature.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly taken in the mid-20th century, depicting a street scene in a European city. The photograph has a faded and somewhat damaged appearance, with parts of the image obscured or darkened.

Key details visible in the image include:

  1. Buildings: The architecture suggests European influence, with multi-story buildings featuring numerous windows and shutters. The buildings have a classic, possibly early 20th-century design.

  2. Signage: There are several signs visible on the buildings. One prominent sign reads "BAR DE LA LUNE," indicating a bar or café. Other signs are partially legible, suggesting various businesses or establishments.

  3. Street Scene: The street appears to be bustling with activity. There are vehicles, including cars and possibly a bus, indicating a busy urban area.

  4. People: Although not clearly visible due to the image's condition, there seem to be people walking on the sidewalks and possibly gathered in front of the establishments.

  5. Damage: The photograph shows signs of wear and tear, with parts of the image missing or obscured, particularly at the top and left side.

Overall, the image captures a snapshot of urban life in a European city, likely from several decades ago, with a focus on the architectural and commercial aspects of the street.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

LUNE
BESSEMELAGES
MCAROS
ITRs
FFERSSA

Google

CARO LUNE YY RESSEMELAGES nnss LAE NERS
CARO
LUNE
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RESSEMELAGES
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LAE
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