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Human Generated Data

Title

Pan American World Airlines Building, New York City

Date

1958

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Architect: The Architects Collaborative, 1945 - 1995

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.126.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Pan American World Airlines Building, New York City

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Architect: The Architects Collaborative, 1945 - 1995

Architect: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Date

1958

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.126.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Outdoors 100
Landscape 100
Nature 100
Scenery 100
Aerial View 99.7
Urban 77.3
Human 61.1
Town 60.2
City 60.2
Building 60.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

people 98.8
many 97.9
city 97.8
skyline 97.7
skyscraper 97.6
cityscape 95.6
monochrome 93.7
no person 92.7
architecture 92.2
group 91.8
building 90.2
aerial 89.2
group together 89.2
street 87.2
panoramic 85.9
empire 83.7
office 82.5
tower 82.1
vehicle 82.1
home 79.9

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

skyscraper 100
city 78.3
skyline 64.7
cityscape 55.9
urban 54.3
architecture 51.6
building 49.3
downtown 46.2
buildings 39.8
tower 39.5
landmark 36.2
aerial 35
office 33
business 32.9
new 32.5
night 31.1
tall 31.1
business district 30.6
sky 29.4
high 28.7
modern 28.1
center 27.8
travel 27.5
financial 26.8
skyscrapers 24.5
panorama 23.9
metropolis 23.6
famous 23.3
street 23
district 22.3
empire 21.6
scene 20.8
town 20.4
landscape 20.1
tourism 19.8
sunset 19.8
river 19.6
state 18.2
metropolitan 18
panoramic 17.3
midtown 16.8
corporate 15.5
evening 15
tourist 14.5
united 13.4
lights 13
structure 13
top 13
exterior 12
apartment 11.5
vacation 11.5
dusk 11.5
scenic 11.4
light 11.4
construction 11.1
capital 10.5
finance 10.2
avenue 10
central 9.8
east 9.4
dark 9.2
horizon 9
harbor 8.7
commercial 8.5
popular 7.8
rise 7.8
above 7.7
us 7.7
busy 7.7
windows 7.7
bridge 7.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

skyscraper 99.7
building 94.9
tower 94.5
outdoor 90.7
white 90.2
city 90.1
old 87.7
cityscape 84.9
skyline 84
black 79.8
sky 64.7
downtown 59.4
black and white 58.2
vintage 55

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Skyscraper
Tower

AWS Rekognition

Person 61.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

streetview architecture 78.3%
nature landscape 20.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a vintage photo of a city 96.6%
a black and white photo of a city 95.8%
an old black and white photo of a city 94.8%

Clarifai

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

looking east from the top.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-06

a photograph of a black and white photo of a cityscapeople

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts a black-and-white aerial view of Midtown Manhattan, New York City, taken during the mid-to-late 20th century. The most prominent building at the center is the Pan Am Building (renamed the MetLife Building in later years), easily identifiable by its cylindrical shape and the large "PAN AM" signage on the rooftop. To its right is the iconic Chrysler Building, known for its unique Art Deco design and spire. In the background, Central Park can be seen as a large green rectangular area amidst the dense urban landscape. Surrounding these landmarks are countless skyscrapers and smaller buildings, illustrating the bustling and tightly packed cityscape of Manhattan. The street grid extends far into the distance, showcasing the expansive urban layout of New York City.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image is a black and white aerial photograph of New York City. It prominently features the skyline of Manhattan. In the center of the image is the MetLife Building, which was originally known as the Pan Am Building, as indicated by the "PAN AM" sign visible at the top of the building. To the right of the MetLife Building is the iconic Chrysler Building, recognizable by its Art Deco architecture and spire. In the background, stretching across the upper left, is Central Park, a large green area amidst the dense urban landscape. The city is filled with a mix of tall skyscrapers and smaller buildings, with major avenues running north-south and streets running east-west. The photograph captures a bustling cityscape that combines architectural landmarks with a symmetrical street grid layout.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a stunning aerial view of the New York City skyline. It is a black and white photograph that captures the vast expanse of the city, with numerous high-rise buildings and skyscrapers stretching out as far as the eye can see. The iconic Panam building can be clearly seen in the center of the frame, surrounded by a sea of other towering structures. In the distance, the lush greenery of Central Park can be glimpsed, providing a natural contrast to the dense urban landscape. The overall scene conveys a powerful sense of the scale and density of this bustling metropolis.

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

This is a black and white aerial photograph of Midtown Manhattan, with the iconic Pan Am Building (now known as the MetLife Building) prominently featured in the center. The image appears to be from the 1960s or early 1970s, when the building still bore the Pan Am logo. In the background, you can see Central Park as a large rectangular green space. The photograph shows the dense urban landscape of New York City, with numerous skyscrapers and office buildings creating the characteristic Manhattan skyline. The street grid is clearly visible, showing the typical layout of Manhattan's avenues and streets. The perspective appears to be looking north, with the Pan Am Building standing at its location above Grand Central Terminal.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black and white aerial photograph of New York City, with the Pan Am Building prominently featured in the center. The building's name is displayed on its roof, and it stands out among the surrounding skyscrapers.

In the background, Central Park is visible, surrounded by a dense cluster of buildings. The overall atmosphere suggests a vintage or retro aesthetic, possibly from the 1960s or 1970s, given the style of the buildings and the era's characteristic black and white photography.

The image provides a unique perspective on the city's urban landscape, highlighting the contrast between the towering skyscrapers and the lush greenery of Central Park.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white aerial photograph of New York City, featuring the Pan Am Building as its central focus. The Pan Am Building, a prominent skyscraper, stands out with its distinctive shape and signage. It is surrounded by numerous other buildings, showcasing the city's dense urban landscape.

In the background, Central Park is visible, providing a contrast to the bustling cityscape. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a vintage or historical context, likely from the mid-20th century when the Pan Am Building was a notable landmark in New York City.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape, possibly New York City, taken from a high vantage point. The photograph captures a dense urban landscape with numerous tall buildings, skyscrapers, and structures, showcasing the city's architectural diversity. The buildings vary in size, shape, and design, with some featuring distinctive architectural features.

The image provides a bird's-eye view of the city, revealing the intricate network of streets, roads, and pathways that crisscross the urban landscape. The photograph also captures the surrounding areas, including parks, open spaces, and other natural features, providing a sense of the city's scale and layout.

The image is a striking representation of the city's skyline, showcasing the towering skyscrapers and high-rise buildings that define the urban landscape. The photograph also highlights the city's vibrant energy and activity, with the streets and roads bustling with activity, and the buildings and structures illuminated by the sun or artificial light.

Overall, the image is a captivating and evocative portrayal of a bustling urban landscape, capturing the essence of the city's architecture, design, and energy.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a city, probably taken from a high vantage point. The city is densely packed with buildings of various sizes and styles. Some of the buildings have a modern architectural design, while others have a more traditional look. There are also several skyscrapers in the city, including the one in the center of the image. In the distance, there is a large body of water that could be a river or a lake.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-07

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a high-angle, black-and-white aerial photograph of New York City. The view is oriented looking southward, revealing the city's dense urban landscape.

Key features and details:

  • The overall composition: The photograph emphasizes the sheer density of the city. Skyscrapers, both classic and modern in design, dominate the view, creating a forest of buildings.
  • Central Park: Visible towards the top of the image, appearing as a large, dark, irregularly shaped area.
  • Streets and avenues: The city grid is evident, with avenues and streets. Traffic can be seen on some of the streets.
  • Notable buildings: The iconic Chrysler Building and the Pan Am Building (now the MetLife Building) are clearly identifiable in the image.
  • Overall Impression: The photograph captures the scale, architectural diversity, and energy of New York City.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-07

The black and white, aerial view of a city shows a dense landscape of tall buildings and roadways. In the upper left corner of the frame, a large expanse of greenery resembles a park. A large body of water sits within the park.

Many tall, boxy buildings are visible throughout the photograph. One notable building in the center has the word "PANAM" emblazoned across the top. To the right of this building, a wide avenue cuts through the dense buildings. The avenue is filled with many vehicles, suggesting traffic. In the lower right portion of the image, the distinct, curved structure of a building is visible.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an aerial view of a bustling urban landscape, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The cityscape is densely packed with numerous high-rise buildings, showcasing a variety of architectural styles.

Prominent in the center of the image is the Pan Am Building, easily identifiable by the "PAN AM" sign on its roof. This building, now known as the MetLife Building, is a significant landmark in New York City. To the right of the Pan Am Building is the iconic Chrysler Building, recognizable by its distinctive art deco crown.

In the background, a large green space is visible, which is Central Park. The park provides a stark contrast to the surrounding dense urban environment. The image captures the essence of a major metropolitan area, highlighting both its architectural diversity and the juxtaposition of urban development with green spaces. The overall scene is a testament to the city's vibrant and dynamic character.

Qwen

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

This image is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a densely built urban area, likely a major city. The image shows a concentration of high-rise buildings, many of which are skyscrapers, indicative of a bustling metropolitan environment. A prominent feature in the image is a large, cylindrical building with the word "PAN AM" displayed on its facade, which suggests that this is the former Pan Am World Trade Center in New York City. The surrounding buildings vary in height and architectural style, contributing to the diverse skyline. In the center of the image, there is a large open green space, which is characteristic of Central Park, a famous park in New York City. The contrast between the urban environment and the green space provides a stark visual division within the metropolitan area.

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

This is a black-and-white aerial photograph of a dense urban landscape, likely taken in a major city such as New York City. The image prominently features a tall skyscraper in the center with the word "PANAM" visible on its facade, indicating it is the Pan Am Building (now known as the MetLife Building). Surrounding this building are numerous other high-rise buildings and structures, creating a tight grid of urban development. In the background, there is a large green area that appears to be a park, possibly Central Park. The photograph captures the bustling and compact nature of the city, with buildings packed closely together and streets cutting through the urban fabric. The overall composition highlights the density and verticality of the cityscape.

Text analysis

Amazon

PAN'AMI

Google

PANA
PANA