Human Generated Data

Title

The Harvard Graduate Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1949

Date

c. 1949, printed later

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.121.29

Human Generated Data

Title

The Harvard Graduate Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1949

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1949, printed later

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.121.29

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Plant 100
Tree 100
Fir 99.8
Abies 99.8
Pine 94.3
Conifer 93.2
Human 84.8
Spruce 72.7
Building 64.2
Office Building 59.7
Vehicle 58.9
Transportation 58.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

monochrome 99.5
street 97.1
people 94.5
no person 94
architecture 93.6
winter 92.9
city 92.4
building 92.1
black and white 92
urban 88.2
old 88.1
house 87
snow 85.7
light 85.6
vintage 85.2
landscape 84.9
modern 84.2
art 83.8
home 81.5
sepia 81.1

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

structure 41.1
billboard 37.9
sky 36.9
building 32.2
snow 31.7
landscape 31.3
signboard 31.1
winter 29
house 26.8
travel 21.8
architecture 21.7
cold 21.5
vacation 18.8
old 18.1
season 17.9
clouds 16.9
trees 16.9
forest 16.5
tree 16.2
mountain 16.2
scenic 14.9
scenery 14.4
tourism 14
mountains 13.9
holiday 13.6
home 13.6
rural 13.2
ski slope 13.1
cloud 12.9
barn 12.9
ski 12.8
freeze 12.6
village 12.6
wood 12.5
city 12.5
slope 12.4
summer 12.2
scene 12.1
exterior 12
hut 12
outdoors 12
roof 11.7
houses 11.6
pine 11.6
residential 11.5
weather 11.5
wooden 11.4
new 11.3
ice 11.1
cabin 10.8
tower 10.7
farm building 10.4
town 10.2
church 10.2
water 10
chalet 9.9
religion 9.9
cottage 9.8
grass 9.5
geological formation 9.4
tourist 9.4
countryside 9.1
history 9
river 8.9
alpine 8.8
snowy 8.8
urban 8.7
light 8.7
woods 8.6
estate 8.6
park 8.5
hill 8.4
outdoor 8.4
field 8.4
street 8.3
landmark 8.1
sea 7.8
conveyance 7.7
real 7.6
buildings 7.6
idyllic 7.5
rest 7.4
chairlift 7.4
environment 7.4
vehicle 7.3
national 7.3
sun 7.3
coast 7.2
day 7.1
seasonal 7

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

outdoor 99.5
black and white 91.1
sky 88.1
tree 86.5
cloud 70.2
black 68.6
monochrome 51.7
house 50.3
sign 49.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Boat

Clarifai

Tree
House
Window

AWS Rekognition

Person 84.8%

AWS Rekognition

Boat 58.9%

Clarifai

Tree 97.8%

Clarifai

Tree 89.9%

Clarifai

Tree 84.7%

Clarifai

Tree 74.1%

Clarifai

Tree 49.1%

Clarifai

House 85%

Clarifai

House 74.7%

Clarifai

House 73.2%

Clarifai

House 61.2%

Clarifai

House 43.4%

Clarifai

House 34%

Clarifai

Window 64.4%

Clarifai

Window 63.1%

Clarifai

Window 59.6%

Clarifai

Window 56%

Clarifai

Window 55.4%

Clarifai

Window 52.9%

Clarifai

Window 51.4%

Clarifai

Window 51.3%

Clarifai

Window 51%

Clarifai

Window 49.9%

Clarifai

Window 48.8%

Clarifai

Window 48.7%

Clarifai

Window 48.4%

Clarifai

Window 48.2%

Clarifai

Window 47.8%

Clarifai

Window 46.6%

Clarifai

Window 46.5%

Clarifai

Window 45.7%

Clarifai

Window 45.5%

Clarifai

Window 45%

Clarifai

Window 44.5%

Clarifai

Window 43.1%

Clarifai

Window 40.6%

Clarifai

Window 39.3%

Clarifai

Window 38.9%

Clarifai

Window 38.7%

Clarifai

Window 38.6%

Clarifai

Window 38.2%

Clarifai

Window 37.9%

Clarifai

Window 37.3%

Clarifai

Window 36.4%

Clarifai

Window 35.6%

Clarifai

Window 35.4%

Clarifai

Window 34%

Clarifai

Window 33.8%

Clarifai

Window 33.2%

Clarifai

Window 33.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

nature landscape 86.9%
cars vehicles 6.7%
beaches seaside 2.8%
paintings art 2.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a black sign with white text 89%
a black sign with white letters 86.8%
a black sign with white snow 83.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

the building, designed by architect.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a black and white photo of a tree in a courtyard

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white photograph that captures a modernist architectural scene. The image shows apartment buildings, characterized by clean, geometric lines and functional design. The building on the right has prominent balconies with railing features, emphasizing horizontal bands. The structure is complemented by large windows, some of which are opened outward. In the background, another apartment block is visible, with similar functional design elements.

The foreground includes a grassy area and a tall coniferous tree standing near the center, providing a natural element amid the urban setting. The composition includes shadows of surrounding objects cast onto the ground, suggesting sunlight direction. Above, the sky is partly cloudy, adding texture to the scene.

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a modernist architectural scene. It shows multiple apartment buildings arranged around a courtyard. The buildings appear to be from the mid-20th century, characterized by their flat roofs, horizontal lines, and minimalist design. On the right side of the image is a closer view of one building, revealing several balconies with open windows. The building on the left is similar, having a long, horizontal shape with multiple windows. In the middle ground, there are some tall coniferous trees adding contrast to the geometric lines of the architecture. The sky is partly cloudy, with sunlight casting shadows that accentuate the structures' forms. The photo captures an open, somewhat stark urban environment typical of modernist housing complexes.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a modern architectural building complex. The buildings have a stark, angular design with sharp edges and corners. In the foreground, there is a tree, and the sky is filled with dramatic, cloudy weather. The overall scene has a sense of minimalism and modernism, with the architectural forms standing out against the natural elements.

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

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist apartment complex. The buildings feature clean, geometric lines with distinctive horizontal balconies that create strong shadows and visual interest. In the center of the courtyard space between the buildings stands a tall pine tree, with a few smaller trees or shrubs nearby. The buildings appear to be three or four stories tall with white or light-colored exterior walls. The composition includes dramatic clouds in the sky, creating an artistic contrast with the angular architecture. The style of the architecture and the photographic quality suggest this image may be from the mid-20th century, possibly representing social housing or apartment developments of that era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large apartment complex with multiple buildings, each featuring several stories and balconies. The buildings are arranged in a courtyard setting, with trees and grass in the foreground. The sky above is cloudy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene.

  • The buildings are arranged in a courtyard setting, with trees and grass in the foreground.
    • The buildings are multi-story, with several stories visible in the image.
    • Each building has balconies on each floor, providing outdoor space for residents.
    • The buildings are made of brick or concrete, with a modern architectural style.
  • The sky above is cloudy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene.
    • The clouds are thick and grey, suggesting a potentially stormy weather.
    • The sky is overcast, casting a shadow over the entire scene.
  • The trees and grass in the foreground add a touch of natural beauty to the scene.
    • The trees are tall and slender, with branches that stretch up towards the sky.
    • The grass is green and well-manicured, suggesting a well-maintained courtyard area.

Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful scene, with the modern architecture of the buildings contrasting with the natural beauty of the trees and grass.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a large, multi-story building with a modern design. The building features numerous windows and balconies, and is situated in a courtyard with trees and grass. The sky above is cloudy, suggesting an overcast day. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the peaceful surroundings and the absence of people creating a sense of stillness.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a residential area with a cloudy sky. The photograph features several buildings, including a tall building with a balcony and a smaller building with a slanted roof. The buildings are surrounded by trees and grass, and there is a large tree in the foreground. The image has a vintage feel, with a slightly blurry effect and a slightly faded color palette.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white image shows a few buildings, probably apartments, with some trees in front of them. The buildings are painted white, and some have balconies with railings. The trees in front of the buildings are small and have sparse leaves. The shadows of the trees fall on the ground in front of them. The sky is cloudy.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph of a modern residential complex, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The scene features several buildings with a distinctive architectural style of the period, characterized by flat roofs, clean lines, and a combination of brick and white rendered surfaces. Balconies with metal railings project from the facades, creating geometric shadows.

In the foreground, there's a grassy area or lawn with a few trees, one of which is prominent in the center of the frame. The sky above is filled with dramatic, textured clouds that add contrast and depth to the composition. The overall effect is somewhat stark and emphasizes the modernist aesthetic of the buildings.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph capturing an architectural scene. It depicts a complex of modern apartment buildings with a central tree. The composition has a stark, slightly melancholic atmosphere, likely due to the monochrome and cloudy sky.

Key Elements:

  • Buildings: The dominant feature is the apartment complex, which seems to be a multi-story building with a flat roof. The architecture appears functional, with simple lines, rectangular windows, and balconies.
  • Tree: A tall, slender tree is prominently positioned in the foreground, casting a shadow. Its presence provides a natural element contrasting with the geometric buildings.
  • Sky: The sky is overcast with dramatic clouds, adding depth and visual interest.
  • Ground: The ground is covered with grass or a lawn in the foreground, adding to the open feeling and space.
  • Details: Details such as the shape and position of the windows, the layout of the balconies, and a person are barely visible by the building.

Style and Tone:

The style of the photo is likely documentary or architectural, given the focus on the built environment. The monochrome treatment, the cloudy sky, and the stark lines of the buildings create a slightly somber and perhaps even sterile atmosphere.

Possible Context:

This image might have been taken as an architectural study, a record of a housing project, or simply a scene of everyday life. The image's focus on the architecture and landscape suggests an interest in the built environment and its relationship to nature.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a modernist residential complex. The buildings are characterized by their clean lines, geometric shapes, and minimalist design, typical of mid-20th-century architecture. The structures are multi-story and appear to be constructed from concrete or similar materials, with flat roofs and large windows.

In the foreground, there is a courtyard area with a few trees and some open space, suggesting an area for residents to gather or relax. The sky above is filled with clouds, adding a dramatic effect to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the photograph conveys a sense of order and modernity, with an emphasis on functional design and community living.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This black-and-white photograph depicts a modernist residential complex with a minimalist design. The buildings have a clean, geometric structure with multiple levels and balconies. The facades are primarily flat and unadorned, with large windows and areas of light and shadow created by the sun's position.

On the left side of the image, a multi-story building with a flat roof and rows of windows is visible. In the center, there is a tall pine tree casting a shadow on the ground, indicating the direction of the sunlight. The ground is a mix of grass and paved areas, with some additional trees scattered around. The sky is partly cloudy, with a mix of light and dark clouds adding texture to the scene. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene, with the stark architecture contrasting with the natural elements.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-03

This black-and-white image depicts a modern residential area. The architecture is characterized by multi-story buildings with a minimalist design, featuring large windows and flat roofs. The buildings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, creating a geometric and orderly appearance. In the foreground, there is a central tree that adds a natural element to the urban environment. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth and contrast to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and structured, typical of planned urban spaces.

Text analysis

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