Human Generated Data

Title

[Onboard the S.S. Pennsylvania, view of lifeboat]

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.158.6

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Onboard the S.S. Pennsylvania, view of lifeboat]

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.158.6

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-04

Building 70.1
Nature 67.5
Urban 60.3
Handrail 59
Banister 59
Railing 58

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-04

monochrome 98.2
people 95.4
shadow 92.8
street 92.7
light 90.4
one 89.9
portrait 89.7
music 89.7
black and white 89.6
mono 87.3
art 87.3
adult 87.1
dark 86.1
model 85.8
vehicle 85.6
no person 84.9
city 84.8
vintage 83.9
industry 81.1
technology 81

Imagga
created on 2021-04-04

Google
created on 2021-04-04

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-04

black and white 97.2
text 93.8
monochrome 82.6
sky 73.9

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 97.3%
cars vehicles 1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-04

an old photo of a person 35.2%
old photo of a person 33.1%
a vintage photo of a person 29%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

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 2025-06-07

This image appears to be a photo negative, possibly of a ship's lifeboat and its related apparatus. The lifeboat is positioned on davits, which are structures used to lower lifeboats into the water. The lifeboat has visible text on its stern that reads "MANHATTAN NEW YORK," likely indicating the ship's name and home port. The perspective looks upward, capturing railings and other elements of the ship's deck. In the background, there are two round objects that might be ventilators or equipment, and the sky appears dark with scattered clouds, adding a dramatic effect. The image's negative format inverts the typical light and dark tones.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph showing a lifeboat mounted on a ship. The lifeboat is hoisted on davits above the ship's deck. On the back of the lifeboat, the word "MANHATTAN" is visible, followed by "NEW YORK," likely indicating the ship's name and its port of registration. The scene includes parts of the ship's superstructure, such as a railing in the foreground and some cables or wires running vertically. In the background, there are dark clouds, which give the image a dramatic tone. The negative effect inverses the colors, making the sky and clouds dark while the ship and lifeboat are lighter.

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 the interior of what seems to be some kind of industrial or mechanical structure. There are various geometric shapes and forms visible, including angled beams, a circular element, and what looks like a protective covering or enclosure. The overall scene has a dark, shadowy quality, creating a sense of mystery or foreboding. Without being able to identify any specific individuals, the image suggests a sense of industrial or technological complexity.

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

This black and white photograph shows what appears to be part of a ship's deck or superstructure at night. The image features radar or communication equipment, including what looks like satellite dishes or antenna arrays. There's a dramatic contrast between the dark sky and the illuminated white equipment. The composition includes horizontal railings or barriers in the foreground, and the equipment appears to be mounted on an elevated platform. The atmospheric lighting and angle creates an almost industrial or technical aesthetic to the scene.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the top deck of a ship, featuring a railing and various objects. The railing is made of metal and has a horizontal bar running across it. Behind the railing, there are several objects, including what appears to be a large piece of machinery or equipment, possibly a winch or crane. To the left of the machinery, there is a round object with a crosshatch pattern on it, which could be a porthole or a navigation light. On the right side of the image, there is a large, curved piece of metal that may be part of the ship's superstructure or a lifeboat davit.

In the background, the sky is dark and cloudy, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or in overcast weather. There are also some wires or cables visible in the background, which may be part of the ship's rigging or communication systems. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the industrial and mechanical aspects of a ship, as well as its relationship with the surrounding environment.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large satellite dish, likely used for radio astronomy or communication purposes. The dish is positioned on a metal structure, with a railing in front of it. The dish itself appears to be made of a reflective material, possibly metal or plastic, and has a curved shape that allows it to focus incoming signals.

In the background, there are some trees and power lines visible, suggesting that the dish is located in a rural or suburban area. The sky above is dark, which could indicate that the photo was taken at night or during a period of low light.

Overall, the image suggests that the satellite dish is being used for scientific or technological purposes, such as studying celestial objects or transmitting data over long distances.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a moment on a ship. The main focus of the image is a large, metallic structure with a conical shape at the top. This structure appears to be a radar or antenna, with a circular dish at the top and a vertical pole extending upwards. The structure is mounted on a metal frame, which is connected to the ship's deck.

The ship's deck is visible in the foreground, with a metal railing running along the edge. The railing has a series of vertical bars, creating a pattern of light and dark lines. The deck appears to be empty, with no people or objects visible.

In the background, there is a dark, cloudy sky, suggesting that the ship is sailing in rough weather or at night. The clouds are thick and dark, creating a sense of foreboding or tension.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of isolation and solitude, with the ship sailing alone through the dark, cloudy sky. The metallic structure on the deck adds a sense of technology and modernity, while the empty deck and railing suggest a sense of emptiness and loneliness.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is in black and white, showing an object with a complex structure. It has a large, curved, triangular shape on top, possibly a funnel or a similar component. The object is mounted on a platform with a railing around it. The railing has a metal structure with horizontal bars. The object is attached to the railing with several ropes. The background is dark, and there are clouds in the sky.

Google Gemini

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

The black and white image shows the deck of a ship, with lifeboats clearly visible. The name "MANHATTAN NEW YORK" is discernible on one of the boats. The image is captured from a low angle, focusing on the boat structures and the railing, with a slightly cloudy sky in the background.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a high-contrast, black and white photograph that appears to be an artistic or documentary shot of a ship.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Subject: The primary subject appears to be a section of a ship, likely a passenger liner or ocean vessel. We see parts of the superstructure, including lifeboats, the top of a stack or mast, and a portion of a railing.
  • Composition: The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the ship. This perspective emphasizes the size and structure of the vessel.
  • Details:
    • There's a lifeboat hanging from the upper deck. On the lifeboat, you can make out the inscription "Manhattan New York."
    • The sky is dark and cloudy.
    • There's also a porthole visible, as well as some kind of metal structure that appears to be a part of the railings.
  • Style: The image has a strong graphic quality, with stark contrasts between light and dark areas. This gives it a dramatic feel. The overall look is suggestive of an older photographic technique or possibly a negative image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a ship, specifically focusing on the ship's superstructure and lifeboats. The ship appears to be a passenger vessel, possibly a cruise ship or ocean liner, as indicated by the presence of lifeboats and other navigational equipment.

Key details in the image include:

  1. Lifeboats: Two lifeboats are visible. They are covered with canvas tarps, and one of them has the words "Manhattan" and "No. 2 Port" printed on it, suggesting the name of the ship or the lifeboat's designation.

  2. Superstructure: Part of the ship's superstructure is visible, including railings and what appears to be a radar or communication dome.

  3. Background: The background is dark, possibly indicating that the photo was taken at night or under low light conditions.

  4. Perspective: The photograph is taken from a lower angle, looking upwards towards the lifeboats and the ship's superstructure.

The overall composition and elements in the image suggest it is an older photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century, capturing a moment on a maritime vessel.

Text analysis

Amazon

HEW
HEW YORV
YORV
WAMGETA

Google

MAHRTAN HEW YORK
MAHRTAN
HEW
YORK