Human Generated Data

Title

Apartment House for Interbau Exhibition, Berlin-Hansaviertel, 1955-1957

Date

c. 1957

People

Artist: P. Klein, American active mid-20th C.

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the Architect's Collaborative, BRGA.108.55

Human Generated Data

Title

Apartment House for Interbau Exhibition, Berlin-Hansaviertel, 1955-1957

People

Artist: P. Klein, American active mid-20th C.

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1957

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the Architect's Collaborative, BRGA.108.55

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Nature 98.5
Outdoors 92.7
Tree 90.4
Plant 90.4
Building 87
Office Building 87
Human 83.1
Person 83.1
Urban 81.8
Flood 81.6
City 75.7
Town 75.7
Land 74.9
Weather 70.3
Downtown 67.4
Abies 65.6
Fir 65.6
Water 61
Puddle 59.5
Architecture 58.8
Vegetation 56.2
Sky 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

no person 99.3
architecture 99.1
home 98.9
building 98.4
city 98.2
house 96.9
tree 96
town 94.8
street 94.3
outdoors 93.4
apartment 90.7
people 90.4
urban 90
cityscape 88.4
travel 88
monochrome 87.8
sky 85.4
water 82.4
war 82.2
park 81

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

business district 100
city 69.9
architecture 45.5
skyline 44.7
urban 44.6
building 42.8
cityscape 42.6
night 39.1
buildings 36
downtown 35.6
skyscraper 33.4
travel 29.6
tower 29.6
sky 28.4
landmark 27.1
lights 26
modern 23.2
office 21.6
river 21.4
town 21.4
scene 20.8
tall 20.8
center 20.1
skyscrapers 19.6
business 19.5
cemetery 19.2
tourism 19
sunset 18.9
street 18.4
evening 17.8
financial 17
famous 16.8
district 16.5
new 16.2
water 16
landscape 14.9
high 14.8
reflection 14.6
house 14.5
scenic 14.1
light 14.1
structure 13.6
dark 13.4
panorama 13.4
destination 13.1
old 12.6
harbor 12.5
park 12.4
exterior 12
tourist 11.8
aerial 11.7
bridge 11.4
united 11.4
capital 11.4
clouds 11
dusk 10.5
illuminated 10.5
construction 10.3
window 10.1
metropolitan 9.9
vacation 9.8
apartment 9.6
corporate 9.5
tree 9.5
bay 9.5
glass 9.4
waterfront 9.3
top 9.2
summer 9
trees 8.9
hotel 8.6
outdoors 8.2
steel 8
landmarks 7.9
empire 7.9
metropolis 7.9
university 7.7
windows 7.7
historic 7.3
work 7.1
sea 7

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

outdoor 99.8
tree 99.7
sky 99.4
building 96.4
cloud 92.6
black and white 91.3
water 89.1
skyscraper 81.1
city 78.9
lake 69.9
house 67.6
white 60.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 83.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a river running through a city 87%
a group of tall buildings 85.4%
a black and white photo of a city 81.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a pond in the foreground -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This black-and-white image depicts a modern urban scene, likely from the mid-20th century. It showcases several multi-story apartment buildings with a clean and minimalist architectural design. The buildings feature horizontal windows that give them a streamlined appearance. In the foreground, there is an open grassy area, landscaped with young trees and other greenery. A small pond with reflective water adds to the tranquil vibe of the space.

Directly in front of the apartment buildings, there's a low, pavilion-style structure surrounded by outdoor seating, possibly a café or communal area. The trees and nature soften the overall aesthetic, blending urban elements with a park-like setting. The sky is partly cloudy, suggesting a pleasant and calm day.

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

The image is a black and white photograph capturing a mid-20th-century scene of modernist architecture, likely from the post-war period. The foreground features a small pond surrounded by grass and young trees, adding a natural element to the scene. Reflections of the buildings are visible in the water, enhancing the composition.

In the background, there are several multi-story buildings with a functionalist design, characterized by flat roofs, a grid of windows, and simple geometric forms. These buildings are likely residential or office blocks typical of modernist architecture from that era. The sky is partly cloudy, with fluffy white clouds, providing a soft and balanced contrast to the structured lines of the buildings.

Between the pond and the buildings, people can be seen sitting under umbrellas, suggesting the presence of an outdoor cafe or communal space. The setting appears to be a landscaped area, possibly in an urban environment that incorporates both nature and modern living spaces.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a mid-20th century urban landscape with several multi-story apartment buildings or hotels surrounded by trees and a small pond or lake in the foreground. The buildings have a modernist architectural style with clean lines and large windows. The scene is captured in a black and white photograph, giving it a nostalgic, historical feel. The sky is filled with fluffy clouds, and the reflection of the buildings can be seen in the still water of the pond. Overall, the image conveys a sense of tranquility and urban development from a bygone era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph showing what appears to be a modernist housing development, likely from the mid-20th century. The image features several high-rise apartment buildings with clean, geometric lines and multiple stories. In front of the apartment blocks are some single-story structures that look like they might be shops or community facilities with covered walkways or pergolas.

The landscape includes a small pond or water feature in the foreground, which creates beautiful reflections of the buildings. The grounds appear well-maintained with grass, young trees, and some plantings around the water's edge. The overall composition has a peaceful, planned community feel typical of post-war urban development projects.

The sky contains scattered clouds, and the reflection in the water adds an artistic quality to the photograph. This style of architecture and urban planning was common in many European and American cities during the 1950s and 1960s as part of modernist urban renewal projects.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black and white photograph of a large, multi-story building complex. The buildings are arranged in a U-shape, with the open end facing the viewer. They have many windows and balconies, suggesting they may be residential or commercial properties.

In front of the buildings is a grassy area with trees and a small pond or lake. The sky above is cloudy, but it appears to be a sunny day. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the peaceful surroundings and the reflection of the buildings in the water creating a sense of calmness.

It's difficult to determine the exact location or purpose of the buildings without more context, but based on their design and layout, they could be part of a university campus, a corporate office park, or a residential community.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black and white photograph of a large building complex, with a grassy area in the foreground and a small pond in the center.

  • The building complex is in the background of the image.
    • It consists of several tall buildings, each with multiple stories.
    • The buildings are white or light-colored and have many windows.
    • There are trees and other vegetation around the buildings.
  • In the foreground, there is a grassy area with a small pond in the center.
    • The pond is surrounded by trees and other vegetation.
    • There are people sitting on benches or walking around the area.
  • The sky above the buildings is cloudy, but it appears to be a sunny day.

The image suggests that the building complex is a residential or commercial area, possibly a university campus or a business park. The presence of people in the foreground and the trees and other vegetation around the buildings indicate that it is a peaceful and natural environment.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is in black and white. It features a serene park with a pond, surrounded by trees and lush greenery. The pond reflects the buildings and trees, creating a mirror-like effect. There are several buildings in the background, possibly residential or commercial structures. The buildings have a modern architectural style with large windows and clean lines. The sky is partly cloudy, and the trees provide a natural frame for the scene.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a cityscape. It features a serene, open area with a pond in the foreground. The pond is reflecting the surrounding buildings, adding a mirror-like effect to the scene. The buildings are tall and modern, with several windows and a few balconies. The area is surrounded by trees and shrubs, creating a lush, green environment. The sky is cloudy, adding a soft, diffused light to the scene.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white image shows three high-rise apartment buildings. The first building on the left is boxy and white, with rows of windows and some balconies. The second building in the center is rectangular and flat-topped, with rows of windows. The third building on the right is curved and has many rows of windows.

In front of the buildings is a large open area with a pond. The buildings are reflected in the pond. A row of trees and shrubs separates the pond from the buildings. There are also tables and chairs set up under a pergola. People can be seen sitting at the tables.

The sky is cloudy. The overall tone of the image is peaceful and serene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The photograph captures a mid-century architectural scene, likely a residential area, rendered in black and white. The composition is balanced, with a focus on the buildings, the natural elements, and a sense of open space.

Key Features:

  • Buildings: There are at least three multi-story, modernist apartment buildings visible. They appear to be of similar design, with large, rectangular windows, clean lines, and flat roofs.
  • Outdoor Dining/Terrace: Below the buildings is a long, covered outdoor dining area or terrace, with tables and what appears to be people seated.
  • Water Feature: A small pond or body of water is in the foreground, reflecting the buildings and the sky.
  • Green Space: A large grassy area separates the buildings from the pond. This space is punctuated by small trees and shrubs.
  • Trees: There are several mature trees at the edges of the frame, adding depth and framing the composition.
  • Sky: The sky is partly cloudy, providing a good backdrop for the buildings.

Style & Atmosphere: The image has a distinct retro feel, consistent with the architectural style and the black and white rendering. It suggests a peaceful environment, with a blend of modern design and natural elements. The image could be from the 1960s or 1970s.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a modernist architectural complex, likely from the mid-20th century, characterized by its clean, functional design. The buildings are multi-story, featuring large windows and flat roofs, which are typical of the International Style of architecture. The structures are predominantly white, giving them a sleek and minimalist appearance.

In the foreground, there is a landscaped area with a small pond, surrounded by grass and young trees. The pond reflects the buildings, adding a serene element to the scene. There are also outdoor seating areas with umbrellas, suggesting that this might be a residential or mixed-use complex with communal spaces for relaxation and socializing.

The sky is partly cloudy, with large, fluffy clouds that add depth and contrast to the photograph. The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and orderly, reflecting the principles of modernist urban planning and design.