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.156.13

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.156.13

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-04

Handrail 89.5
Banister 89.5
Staircase 88.8
Crypt 68.7
Person 61.6
Human 61.6
Concrete 55.5
Person 44

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-04

no person 97.7
monochrome 96.9
people 90.1
vehicle 89.8
black and white 89.5
old 89
analogue 87.6
street 86.9
industry 86.3
one 86.1
grinder 86
mono 85.5
train 85
retro 84
art 83.8
transportation system 83.3
typewriter 82.4
two 80.7
technology 80.3
building 78.2

Imagga
created on 2021-04-04

piano 99.3
upright 91.3
keyboard instrument 61.7
stringed instrument 60.2
percussion instrument 59.5
musical instrument 44.5
step 22.7
music 22.6
support 19.9
architecture 19.8
device 18.8
keyboard 18.8
black 17.4
musical 17.2
instrument 17
city 15.8
structure 15.6
building 14.7
old 14.6
keys 14.6
sound 14
light 14
urban 14
antique 13.8
classical 13.4
business 12.8
art 12.4
key 12.1
barrier 12.1
play 12.1
travel 12
transport 11.9
education 11.3
construction 11.1
ivory 10.8
closeup 10.8
transportation 10.8
modern 10.5
concert 9.7
detail 9.7
motion 9.4
car 9.4
entertainment 9.2
dark 9.2
obstruction 9
equipment 9
retro 9
metal 8.8
grand 8.7
vehicle 8.6
close 8.6
wood 8.3
texture 8.3
steel 8.1
office 8
interior 8
jazz 7.8
stairs 7.8
musician 7.8
grand piano 7.7
performance 7.7
classic 7.4
note 7.3
speed 7.3
design 7.3
playing 7.3
train 7.1
paper 7.1

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-04

black and white 96.9
piano 91.1
monochrome 81.5
text 72.4
stairs 53

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Staircase
Person
Staircase 88.8%
Person 61.6%
Person 44%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-04

a bench in front of a piano 61.8%
a close up of a piano 61.7%
a piano on a wooden bench 44.3%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-26

-100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a black and white photograph showing a mechanical scene involving railroads. At the center, there is a small locomotive-like vehicle, possibly designed for either industrial or maintenance purposes. A man is seen inside the cabin of the vehicle, operating it. Surrounding the rail vehicle are sets of stairs with individuals walking on or near them, likely workers, judging by their attire—hats and sturdy clothing. The environment suggests an industrial or possibly a transportation-related context, featuring tracks, steps, and a distinct mechanical or infrastructural setup, possibly in a depot or canal area.

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

This image appears to be a negative photograph depicting a locomotive on railroad tracks. The locomotive has a cab where a person is visible operating controls. The tracks are curved, and a stairway runs parallel to them. There are several people walking on the stairs, wearing hats, suggesting a bygone era. The image may be a vintage or historical photograph, possibly showing a scene from a railway setting or industrial location. The negative format gives it a monochromatic and inverted appearance, where dark areas appear light and vice versa.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train station, with a train and several people visible. The train is positioned on the right side of the image, with its front end facing towards the bottom-right corner. It has a small, enclosed cabin at the front, which appears to be the driver's compartment. The train is numbered "64" on the side, and it has a distinctive shape, with a flat front and a curved roof.

In the foreground, there are several people walking along the platform, some of whom are boarding the train. The platform is made of concrete and has a series of steps leading up to it. The background of the image shows the rest of the train station, including other tracks and platforms.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of a train station, with people going about their business and trains arriving and departing. The black-and-white color scheme adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, suggesting that it may have been taken many years ago.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train on a track, with people walking on a platform alongside it. The train has a small cabin at the front, and the number "643" is visible on the side. A person is sitting in the cabin, while another person is standing outside, possibly preparing to board or exit the train.

In the background, there are several sets of tracks, with a few people walking along the platform. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy train station, with people going about their daily business. The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the train and the clothing worn by the people in the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white image shows a train with a person sitting inside the driver's cabin. A person is standing on the stairs of the train. Another person is standing on the tracks and appears to be holding a tool. The train is on a curved track, and the image has a vintage filter. The image has a watermark with the text "U.S. 613" on the right side.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

A black-and-white image of a train with a train driver inside, probably on a railway track. The train has a number 835 on its side. There is a man standing on the stairs and looking at the train. The train driver is wearing a hat and a shirt. The train driver is looking at something. There is a man standing on the stairs and looking at the train.

Google Gemini

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

This is a high-angle, black and white photograph of a locomotive with several people around it. The image has been inverted so the colors are negative.

The locomotive is a large, industrial-looking machine with a small cab near the front and a cylindrical structure on top. The number "643" is visible on the side of the locomotive.

Two people are walking up a set of steps that lead to the side of the locomotive. One person is standing on top of the locomotive. Another is visible inside the cab.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a train engine and its surrounding environment. The image is shot from a high-angle perspective, giving a comprehensive view of the scene.

Key elements include:

  • Train Engine: The focus of the image is the train engine itself, which appears to be a cab-style engine. The cab is visible, with a person inside. The engine is labeled with the number "645" and "U.S.".
  • Railroad Tracks: The scene is dominated by multiple railroad tracks running along the bottom and side of the frame. They create strong linear elements that emphasize the industrial nature of the scene.
  • People: Several figures are present in the image. Two people are walking near the tracks and stairs. One man is standing on top of the train.
  • Stairs and Platform: Alongside the tracks is a set of stairs, possibly leading up to a platform or the engine's cab.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time, likely during a working day on the railroad. The monochrome tones and high angle give it a timeless, documentary feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a scene from an elevated railway or subway system. It shows a train station platform with a staircase leading up to the platform. The train, which appears to be an older model, is stationary at the platform. The train car has open doors and windows, and a few people are visible either boarding or alighting.

One person is seen walking up the stairs towards the platform, carrying what looks like a bag or package. Another person is leaning out of the train door, seemingly in conversation with someone outside the train. The platform and the train have a vintage appearance, suggesting that the photograph might be from an earlier era. The tracks are visible, curving away from the platform.

Overall, the image captures a moment of daily life in a historic urban transit setting.

Text analysis

Amazon

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