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.121.28

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.121.28

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Tree 100
Plant 100
Abies 99.8
Fir 99.8
Pine 94.6
Conifer 89.3
Spruce 67.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

monochrome 99.3
people 98.2
winter 97.8
street 97.7
snow 96.7
no person 93.6
art 92.3
city 88.7
black and white 88
old 87.3
vehicle 86.1
building 85.5
architecture 84.1
vintage 82.3
wear 82.2
wood 81.4
tree 80.5
sepia 80.2
road 79.6
landscape 79.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

billboard 66.4
structure 58.7
signboard 53.1
snow 40.9
winter 36.6
building 33.2
house 28.4
landscape 27.5
sky 26.7
cold 25
barn 24.8
trees 24
tree 23.9
season 21.1
architecture 20.3
old 19.5
farm building 17.6
rural 16.8
forest 16.6
scenery 16.2
scenic 15.8
travel 15.5
weather 15.4
home 15.2
clouds 14.4
wood 14.2
vacation 13.9
snowy 13.6
freeze 13.6
ice 12.9
houses 12.6
hut 12.5
holiday 12.2
church 12
mountain 11.6
tourism 11.6
scene 11.3
mountains 11.1
city 10.8
cottage 10.8
religion 10.8
shelter 10.7
river 10.7
frost 10.6
wooden 10.6
residential 10.5
outdoors 10.5
cloud 10.3
outdoor 9.9
vintage 9.9
chalet 9.9
cabin 9.8
ski 9.8
country 9.7
seasonal 9.6
pine 9.6
frozen 9.6
grass 9.5
field 9.2
countryside 9.1
history 9
new 8.9
covered 8.7
light 8.7
water 8.7
north 8.6
park 8.3
street 8.3
roof 8.1
lonely 7.7
village 7.7
window 7.4
tourist 7.4
exterior 7.4
summer 7.1
day 7.1
birdhouse 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

outdoor 98.7
sky 98.7
black and white 85
tree 84.5
black 68.6
cloud 65.3
white 63.4
sign 24.7

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a black sign with white text 87.2%
a black sign with white letters 85.6%
a white sign with black text 83.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

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

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This black-and-white photograph depicts a residential building complex with a modernist architectural style. The image shows multiple apartment buildings characterized by clean lines and rectangular forms. On the right side, a prominent structure features cantilevered balconies with geometric railings. These balconies repeat vertically in staggered rows, creating an organized aesthetic.

On the left side of the image, another block of apartments is visible in the background, with rows of windows and similar architectural features. The foreground includes a landscaped open space with grass, paths, and trees, including a tall conifer in the center. Shadows cast by the trees and buildings suggest sunlight from a clear sky with scattered clouds, creating a dramatic contrast. The setting evokes a calm and orderly residential environment typical of mid-20th-century urban planning.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a residential area with mid-century modern apartment buildings. The architectural style features flat roofs and clean lines, typical of modernist design. The photograph is taken from a ground-level perspective, capturing a small courtyard or garden area surrounded by the buildings. There are a few trees in the courtyard, adding some natural elements to the urban setting. The shadows of the trees and buildings are visible on the ground, suggesting that the sun is positioned to the right. The sky is partly cloudy, with patches of sunlight breaking through and illuminating portions of the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of quiet suburban life in a modernist architectural development.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a black and white photograph of a modern architectural landscape. In the foreground, there is a large tree surrounded by a paved area. In the background, there are several multi-story buildings with angular, geometric designs and large windows. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, creating a moody, atmospheric scene. The overall composition and architectural style suggest this is likely an image of a university or college campus from the mid-20th century.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist apartment complex. The buildings feature a distinctive angular design with horizontal bands and balconies that create strong geometric patterns across their facades. In the center of the image is a large pine tree, which provides a natural focal point between the surrounding buildings. The architecture appears to be from the mid-20th century, with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic typical of that period. The sky in the photograph has dramatic clouds, which adds contrast and visual interest to the composition. The ground appears to be an open courtyard area, and the overall image suggests this is likely a residential development designed with both functionality and architectural style in mind.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a large building complex, likely an apartment complex or university campus, with a central courtyard featuring a few trees. The complex consists of multiple buildings, each with several stories and balconies, and is surrounded by a grassy area. The sky above is cloudy, suggesting a possible storm approaching.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the mid-20th century, given its black and white format and the style of the buildings. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and tranquility, with the central courtyard providing a peaceful oasis amidst the bustling complex.

The image does not show any significant changes or comparisons, but rather presents a static view of the complex at a particular moment in time. There are no notable actions or interactions depicted in the image, and the focus is solely on the architecture and surroundings of the complex.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a modernist building, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The building features a flat roof and a predominantly white facade with numerous windows, showcasing a minimalist aesthetic. A tree stands in the foreground, while another building is visible in the background to the left.

The photograph appears to be an archival or historical image, possibly from a university or institutional collection, given its style and content. The image provides a glimpse into the architectural styles and design principles of the time period in which it was taken.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white photograph shows a modern building with balconies and a tree in the middle of the open space. The building has a modern architectural design with a combination of brick and concrete materials. The balconies have metal railings, and the windows are rectangular. The tree is tall and has a conical shape. The sky is cloudy and seems to be a gloomy day. The open space is wide and empty.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The black-and-white image depicts a building with several floors and balconies. The building is located in an open area with a tree in front of it. The tree is tall and has many branches. The building has windows and a door. There are other buildings behind the tree. The sky is cloudy, and it seems like it is going to rain.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The black-and-white photograph captures a courtyard enclosed by minimalist buildings under a dramatic sky. In the foreground, a large evergreen tree stands prominently, casting a long shadow across the courtyard. Two smaller trees are clustered nearby. The courtyard itself appears to be grassy with a narrow paved walkway visible.

The buildings surrounding the courtyard are boxy and have a modern, functional aesthetic. They feature horizontal lines and protruding balconies. The buildings are illuminated by an unseen light source.

Overhead, a sky filled with clouds lends a dynamic contrast to the architectural structure below. The overall composition of the image is balanced, and the monochrome palette emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow. The image has a somewhat vintage or historical feel.

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of a residential building complex on a cloudy day. The architecture has a mid-century modern feel.

Details:

  • Architecture: The buildings appear to be multi-story apartment or residential structures. They feature a modernist design with flat roofs, horizontal lines, and balconies. The use of brick and concrete construction is evident.
  • Setting: The complex seems to be situated in a well-kept grassy area or courtyard. There are a few trees interspersed in the scene, with a prominent pine tree in the center.
  • Sky: The sky is dramatic, with numerous clouds, suggesting a day with changing weather or perhaps a storm.
  • Overall Tone: The photograph has a slightly nostalgic feel due to its black and white nature. It could be from the mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a residential area with modernist architectural buildings. The structures are multi-story and have a minimalist design, characterized by clean lines and flat roofs. The buildings feature large windows and balconies, which are typical of modernist architecture.

In the foreground, there is a small courtyard with a few trees, including a prominent pine tree, and some shrubs, adding a touch of greenery to the urban environment. The sky above is partly cloudy, with dramatic cloud formations suggesting an overcast or possibly stormy day. The overall atmosphere of the image is calm and orderly, with a focus on the architectural design and the integration of nature within the urban setting.