Human Generated Data

Title

[Workers and machinery at the Panama Canal, viewed from above]

Date

June 1936

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.154.10

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Workers and machinery at the Panama Canal, viewed from above]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

June 1936

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.154.10

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-04

Person 90.8
Human 90.8
Water 90.7
Outdoors 89.6
Nature 87.3
River 84.4
Building 70.5
Amusement Park 65.1
Train 64.8
Transportation 64.8
Vehicle 64.8
Roller Coaster 63.4
Coaster 63.4
Interior Design 63
Indoors 63
Handrail 59.7
Banister 59.7
Factory 58.4
Highway 55.4
Road 55.4
Freeway 55.4
Person 52.4
Person 51.7

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-04

train 99.4
people 99.3
transportation system 98.9
railway 98.7
locomotive 98.5
monochrome 97.8
subway system 97.3
industry 95.1
vehicle 95
street 94.9
no person 94.7
grinder 94.7
one 93.7
tube 92.2
group together 88.3
man 87.6
light 87.1
two 86.7
black and white 86.6
city 86

Imagga
created on 2021-04-04

train 32.7
building 27
architecture 26.8
urban 26.2
transportation 25.1
city 24.9
track 24
factory 23.5
tunnel 22.1
station 21.9
industrial 21.8
travel 21.1
transport 21
industry 20.5
structure 18.9
steel 18.7
railway 18.6
rail 17.7
boat 17.5
modern 16.8
night 16
bridge 16
vessel 15.4
gondola 15.3
power 15.1
railroad 14.7
device 14.6
metal 14.5
equipment 14.3
old 13.9
plant 13.8
construction 13.7
road 13.5
light 13.4
engineering 13.3
inside 12.9
street 12.9
speed 12.8
machine 12
pollution 11.5
heavy 11.4
vehicle 11.3
town 11.1
water 10.7
steam 10.7
traffic 10.4
sky 10.2
heat 10.2
passage 10.1
dark 10
tourism 9.9
piping 9.9
pipe 9.8
underground 9.8
waste 9.7
tube 9.6
move 9.6
turbine 9.5
motion 9.4
ship 9.1
business 9.1
technology 8.9
subway 8.9
subway train 8.8
way 8.8
mine 8.7
highway 8.7
fuel 8.7
machinery 8.5
deck 8.5
energy 8.4
iron 8.4
passageway 8.3
submarine 8.1
new 8.1
lines 8.1
metro 7.9
conveyance 7.9
cables 7.8
mechanic 7.8
production 7.8
mechanical 7.8
public 7.8
district 7.8
elevator 7.7
gas 7.7
engine 7.7
skyline 7.6
buildings 7.6
lights 7.4
reflection 7.3
car 7.3
river 7.1

Google
created on 2021-04-04

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-04

train 97.4
black and white 94.9
railroad 91.6
text 89.2
rail 83.9
white 74.5
monochrome 68.3
station 64.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 45-63
Gender Female, 58%
Calm 61.3%
Happy 13.3%
Angry 10%
Sad 9.3%
Fear 4.1%
Disgusted 0.8%
Surprised 0.6%
Confused 0.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Train
Person 90.8%
Person 52.4%
Person 51.7%
Train 64.8%

Categories

Captions

Google Gemini

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

The black and white image captures an elevated view of a scene involving a historical-looking industrial facility. The structure appears to be related to a waterway, possibly a canal or river.

In the foreground, we see a series of parallel tracks on which small, rail-mounted cabins or carriages are situated. These seem to be a unique form of transportation, likely for moving small loads or people along the waterway.

Adjacent to the tracks is what appears to be the edge of a dam or canal wall, with water visible below. The water appears to be moving, possibly cascading over the edge.

In the midground, there is an intriguing architectural feature—a multi-tiered structure resembling a tower or control point. It has an arched opening at its base and a distinctive, tiled roof.

Standing on what seems to be an elevated platform or walkway, some figures are visible. They appear to be observing the scene, perhaps overseeing the operations of the facility. Their presence suggests a human scale to the industrial complex.

The lighting in the image is somewhat dim, creating a sense of mystery and emphasizing the age and history of the scene. The overall impression is one of a bygone era, when industrial infrastructure held a different kind of prominence in society.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely from an older era, due to its grainy texture and classic composition. It captures an outdoor scene, possibly at an amusement park or historic site. The dominant feature is a unique structure with what appears to be multiple inclined tracks and a central tower.

Key Elements:

  • Inclined Tracks: The main subject of the image seems to be a set of parallel, inclined tracks. These tracks have a curved shape, suggesting they may be part of a ride, or a transportation system.
  • Central Tower: A large tower with a roof and arched entrance is positioned at the top of the inclined tracks. This tower likely serves a functional purpose, perhaps for control or access.
  • Vehicles/Cars: Small cabins or vehicles are visible on the tracks, possibly for passengers to move up or down.
  • People: There are people on the right, looking down over the structure, and one person at the bottom.
  • Water/Environment: The inclined tracks end near what appears to be a body of water. The scene is set outdoors, and the lighting is somewhat harsh, with a stark contrast between the light and dark areas.

Overall, the image captures a fascinating glimpse into the past. It seems to be an architectural marvel, combining functionality with an aesthetic charm.