Human Generated Data

Title

[Street scene, Berlin]

Date

1940s-1950s

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1003.10

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

[Street scene, Berlin]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1940s-1950s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1003.10

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-16

Town 96.3
Metropolis 96.3
Building 96.3
Urban 96.3
City 96.3
Nature 96
Text 84.7
Smoke 75.2
Fog 69.6
Architecture 67.3
High Rise 60
Outdoors 58.9
Office Building 58.5
Billboard 55.4
Advertisement 55.4
Smog 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-16

business 97.9
finance 96.6
airplane 94.4
monochrome 94.4
people 93.9
aircraft 93.3
money 92.1
currency 91
no person 89.9
wealth 89.1
vehicle 89
city 87.3
text 85.8
financial 85.7
bank 84.9
paper 84.6
one 83.9
industry 82.2
dollar 81.8
illustration 81.7

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

newspaper 100
product 100
creation 85.3
money 42.6
currency 35.9
dollar 35.3
cash 34.8
daily 33.3
bank 31.8
dollars 29.9
business 29.2
paper 26.7
banking 26.7
finance 25.4
savings 25.2
bills 24.3
wealth 24.2
architecture 22.6
financial 22.3
hundred 21.3
bill 20.9
exchange 19.1
building 18.6
franklin 17.7
city 17.5
finances 17.4
pay 16.3
loan 16.3
capital 15.2
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us 14.5
one 13.4
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market 11.5
travel 11.3
success 11.3
commerce 11.2
investment 11
states 10.6
payment 10.6
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monument 10.3
banknotes 9.8
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economic 9.7
construction 9.4
economy 9.3
note 9.2
close 9.1
tourist 9.1
tower 9
night 8.9
closeup 8.8
paying 8.7
fortune 8.7
price 8.6
stock 8.4
famous 8.4
exterior 8.3
concepts 8
urban 7.9
funds 7.8
legal 7.8
banknote 7.8
industry 7.7
sky 7.7
coin 7.6
united 7.6
pattern 7.5
house 7.5
number 7.5
structure 7.3
window 7.3
modern 7

Google
created on 2019-11-16

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-16

text 99.8
black and white 89.5
building 81.7
sky 72.6
skyscraper 71.3

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a sign that says,'the -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image depicts a busy urban street scene from the early-to-mid 20th century, likely in Germany. There are prominent advertisements and architectural details visible in the frame.

  • Billboards and Advertising: The image shows several advertisements, including a large sign for "Odol," a brand of mouthwash, and another bright poster for "Franziska Gaal" promoting a film or entertainment event ("Frühlingslied"). Additionally, there is an ad for "Bayernhof" with its address listed as "Potsdamer Str. 10." Another sign features promo text for "Nähen zu vermieten im Hause" (possibly meaning "Tailoring available in the building").
  • Architecture: Buildings in the background exhibit post-industrial urban design, with large windows and somewhat modern lines. The area seems to be a city center or a commercial district.
  • Street features: A kiosk or advertising column stands in the foreground, displaying a poster featuring a decorative helmet or medieval imagery. A tram or bus is partially visible on the right side, with text advertising "Cigarette Kyriazi."
  • Crowd and atmosphere: There are people visible in the lower-right corner, likely pedestrians, though their faces are not clearly discernible. The image has an overcast or gray tone, suggesting cloudy weather and possibly symbolizing the mood of the time.

Overall, the image encapsulates a historic and somewhat bustling urban environment.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a vintage black-and-white photo capturing an urban scene, likely from a European city, given the language on the signs. The scene is photographed at an angle, adding a dynamic and slightly disorienting perspective. Prominent features include:

  1. Billboards and Signage: At the center, there is a large billboard advertising "Fantasia Cab!" with the phrase "Für Dichter" and the names "Gloria Palast" indicating a cinema or theater advertisement. Above it, a large, bold "ODOL" sign is visible, likely advertising a brand, possibly mouthwash given historical context.

  2. Urban Building Structures: Several multi-story buildings are present. On the left, a structure has "Bayernhof" and "POTSDAMER STR. 10" written on its facade. This suggests the location is near Potsdamer Straße, a street name found in places like Berlin.

  3. Advertising Column: At the foreground, there is a large advertising column plastered with various posters, including one featuring a detailed design or illustration, possibly a helmet or a decorative object, and text including "ERST 3 ¾".

  4. Transportation: The blurred image of a bus or tram with "CYRI..." on the side is visible, indicating public transportation in motion.

  5. Pedestrian and Urban Life: At the lower right, partially obscured, are pedestrians wearing hats, typical of the fashion from the mid-20th century, indicating the presence of people in the urban area.

  6. Architecture: The photograph features architectural elements typical of early to mid-20th-century cityscapes, with geometric facades and modernist angles.

Overall, the photo captures a busy urban environment, with a focus on advertising and commerce, punctuated by the hustle and bustle typical of a city's dynamic street life from that era.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a city street scene. It shows a large sign or advertisement for a business called "Bauernhof" along with other signs and posters on the buildings. The scene has a somewhat gritty, industrial feel to it, with the buildings and signage appearing worn or aged. The overall composition and perspective suggest this is an urban setting, likely from an earlier time period based on the style of the architecture and advertisements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the early 20th century, showing what looks like a German cinema or theater facade. The image is taken at an angle, showing various signs and advertisements in German text. The architectural style suggests this is likely from the Weimar Republic era in Germany (roughly 1919-1933). There's a distinctive arched entrance visible, and multiple advertising posters or placards can be seen on the building's exterior. The photograph has the characteristic grainy, slightly blurred quality typical of images from this time period. The signage includes what appears to be movie titles or theater productions, though they're not entirely clear in this angled shot.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photograph is taken from a low angle, looking up at the buildings and signs.

In the foreground, there are several signs and advertisements on the buildings. One sign reads "Bayerische" in large letters, while another reads "CIGARETTE KYPIA" in smaller letters. There are also several posters and banners on the buildings, but they are not legible due to the low quality of the image.

In the background, there are several tall buildings, including what appears to be a department store or office building. The sky above is overcast, suggesting that the photograph was taken on a cloudy day.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the architecture and advertising of a city street in the early 20th century. The use of black-and-white photography and the low angle of the shot give the image a sense of nostalgia and timelessness.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, featuring several buildings and advertisements. The main focus appears to be on the advertisements, which are displayed on various structures.

In the foreground, there is a large advertisement for "Bayerhof" with the address "POTSDAMER STR. 10" written below it. To the right of this advertisement, another sign reads "FRANZISKA GAAL" and "GLORIA PALAST". There are also other advertisements visible in the background, although they are not as clear.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in a bustling urban area, possibly during the day given the lighting conditions. The presence of multiple advertisements implies that the location is a commercial or entertainment district.

Amazon Nova

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a city street scene from the early 20th century. The image shows a tall building with a sign that reads "Baugehof" and a large advertisement for "Franziska Carl" and "Gloria-Palast." There are also posters and advertisements on the sides of the buildings, and a bus can be seen in the background. The image has a vintage, old-fashioned feel, suggesting that it was taken many years ago.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a busy street. On the left side of the image, there is a large building with a sign that reads "Kaufhaus" at the top. Below the sign, there is a large poster advertising a product. The poster features a woman in a dress and a hat, with the text "Näher zu vermieten im Haus" written on it. On the right side of the image, there is another building with a sign that reads "Cigarettes" at the top. Below the sign, there is a bus parked in front of the building. The bus has a sign on the side that reads "Kaufhaus".

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

This black and white, vintage-style photograph depicts a bustling cityscape with a variety of signs and buildings in the background.

The focus is on the signage, which is abundant and includes:

  • "Bayerhof" with the address "POTSDAMER STR. 10"
  • A large sign with the letters "CAFE" on top of another sign
  • An advertisement for "FRANZISKA GAAL Rückachan"
  • "GLORIA-PALAST"
  • "CIGARETTE KYRI"
  • Ads in German with "ort zu vermieten Näher im Hau", "Räder: Reidsheer Eine tradition", "ERST 3 1/2", and "PHILHARMONE".

Buildings of various styles can be seen in the background, including what seems to be a modern, multi-story office building with a grid of windows and older buildings. The image appears to be taken from a low angle, emphasizing the height of the buildings and the signage.

The overall impression is of a vibrant, busy street scene from a bygone era, captured in a way that highlights the architecture and advertising of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overview:

The image is a black and white photograph, with a distinct vintage feel, suggesting it might be quite old. It appears to depict a street scene in a city, possibly Berlin, judging by the German language signage. The perspective is slightly skewed, adding a dynamic quality to the composition.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: There are several buildings visible. One is a multi-story structure with visible windows and signage. Another appears to be a taller, more modern building. The architecture suggests an urban setting.
  • Signage/Billboards: The photo is rich with advertisements and signage. Key examples include:
    • "Bayernhof Potsdamerstr 10" - this suggests a hotel or business.
    • An illuminated sign that says "ODEON"
    • A billboard advertising the "Gloria Palast" theater, with a play titled "Franziska Gaal Rückchen".
    • Signage for "CIGARETTE KYRIA"
    • Other advertisements.
  • Street Scene: The presence of a tram or trolley car with advertisement on the side.
  • Overall Impression: The image has a historic urban character. It provides a glimpse into the commercial and architectural landscape of a city in the past.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a street scene from what appears to be a historical period, likely the early to mid-20th century. The photograph is in black and white, and it is taken from a low angle, looking upwards at buildings and signs.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Signage:

    • The most prominent sign is for "Bayerischer Hof," which appears to be a hotel or establishment.
    • There is another sign for "Potsdamerstr. 10," indicating the address.
    • A large billboard advertises "Franziska Gaal" and "Gloria-Palast," which likely refers to a film or theater performance.
    • Another sign advertises "Persil," a well-known laundry detergent, with a price of "3 1/2."
    • There is also a sign for "Zigarette Kyriazi," which is likely a brand of cigarettes.
    • Additional signs and advertisements are visible but partially obscured.
  2. Buildings:

    • The buildings have a typical urban architecture of the period, with multiple stories and commercial establishments on the ground floor.
    • The structures appear to be closely packed, typical of a busy city street.
  3. Street Elements:

    • Overhead wires are visible, suggesting the presence of trams or trolleybuses.
    • The street appears to be bustling, although no people or vehicles are clearly visible in this shot.

The overall atmosphere suggests a lively urban environment with a mix of commercial activities, typical of a city center during that era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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