Human Generated Data

Title

Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the southeast

Date

c. 1978, printed later

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.20.231

Human Generated Data

Title

Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the southeast

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1978, printed later

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.20.231

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-30

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-30

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architecture 97.3
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river 93.4
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black and white 92.3
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water 91.2
museum 90.7
landscape 90
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window 88.6
expression 88.2
home 87.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

air conditioner 81.1
cooling system 65.1
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device 33.4
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city 27.4
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transport 7.3
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Google
created on 2019-05-30

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-30

outdoor 98.9
sky 92.2
architecture 87
building 84.7
black and white 79.8
white 64.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 67.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

beaches seaside 25.2%
paintings art 23.9%
streetview architecture 21.5%
nature landscape 15.1%
cars vehicles 7%
text visuals 4.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-30

a bench in front of a building 66%
a large white building 65.9%
a close up of a white building 65.8%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a large building in the background

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts the Bauhaus school building located in Dessau, Germany, designed by architect Walter Gropius in 1925-26. It is an iconic example of modernist architecture and the International Style. The building features clean geometric forms, flat roofs, and extensive use of glass, particularly in the large curtain-wall facade seen on the left. On the right, a taller section includes balconies, while the central portion showcases horizontal windows. The structure emphasizes functionality, simplicity, and the integration of art and design principles—the hallmark of the Bauhaus movement. The surrounding landscape is open and minimally developed, with grass in the foreground.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of the iconic Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany. This architectural landmark was designed by the architect Walter Gropius and completed in 1926. The building features a modernist design, characterized by its clean lines and functional form. In the photo, you can see the main building complex with large sections of glass windows that create a distinctive, transparent appearance, reflecting the Bauhaus emphasis on light and openness. The use of reinforced concrete and steel is evident in the structure, showcasing the industrial aesthetic that was revolutionary at the time. On the left side of the building, the word "BAUHAUS" is prominently displayed vertically. The environment around the building appears to be a grassy open area, adding to the stark contrast between nature and the modern architectural style.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a collection of modernist buildings in a stark, monochromatic style. The buildings feature clean lines, geometric shapes, and large windows, characteristic of the Bauhaus architectural movement. The buildings appear to be situated in a grassy, open area, with a few trees visible in the background. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and functional, reflecting the design principles of the Bauhaus school.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany - one of the most influential examples of modernist architectural design from the 1920s. The building features the characteristic Bauhaus style with its clean geometric lines, white facades, and extensive use of glass windows arranged in horizontal bands. The structure has several wings of different heights, including some taller tower-like sections with balconies. The building is photographed from a distance, with an empty field or grounds in the foreground. This building, designed by Walter Gropius and completed in 1926, housed the famous Bauhaus art school and is considered an iconic piece of 20th-century modern architecture.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and a rectangular shape. The building is white and has a modern design, with a large glass wall on the left side. The building appears to be made of concrete or a similar material.

  • The building is situated in a grassy field, with a few trees visible in the background.
  • The sky above the building is overcast, suggesting that the photo was taken on a cloudy day.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and functionality, with a focus on the clean lines and minimal ornamentation of the building's design.

The image suggests that the building may be a commercial or industrial facility, given its size and modern design. However, without more context, it is difficult to say for certain what the building is used for.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of the Bauhaus building in Dessau, Germany. The building's design is characterized by its use of clean lines, rectangular shapes, and a minimalist aesthetic. The structure appears to be a multi-story building with a flat roof and large windows that allow for an abundance of natural light.

In the foreground, there is a grassy area with some dirt patches, suggesting that the photo was taken during a time of construction or renovation. The background features a few trees and a clear sky, which adds to the overall sense of openness and modernity.

The image has a vintage quality to it, with a slightly grainy texture and a muted color palette. This suggests that the photo may have been taken in the early 20th century, when the Bauhaus movement was still in its infancy. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the architectural style and aesthetic of the Bauhaus movement, which had a significant influence on modern architecture and design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building, possibly a hospital, with a flat roof and glass windows. The building has a modern architectural design, with a rectangular shape and a flat roof. The windows are large and rectangular, with a grid-like pattern. The building is surrounded by a wide, open area, possibly a courtyard or a parking lot. In the distance, there are trees and a small building, possibly a shed or a storage facility.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, modern building with several windows. The building is constructed with a combination of glass and concrete materials. The building has multiple floors, with the ground floor having a large entrance and several windows. The upper floors have balconies and windows. The building is surrounded by a large, open area with grass and trees. The sky is clear and bright.

Google Gemini

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

The photograph is a black and white image of a Bauhaus building, notable for its modernist architectural style. The building is white with flat roofs and large, rectangular windows. The building is composed of several distinct sections. The largest section, located on the left, has a facade made of many windows arranged in a grid-like pattern. A taller tower, with multiple floors and balcony extensions, is positioned on the right. In the foreground is an unkempt field with patchy grass. The sky is overcast, contributing to the image's somber tone. Two people are visible in the distance, near the base of the building, providing a sense of scale.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a modern, geometric building. It appears to be a historical photograph, likely from the mid-20th century or earlier due to the monochromatic style.

The building is characterized by its stark lines, flat roofs, and large windows. It's composed of several connected sections, including a taller, multi-story tower on the right side. The architectural style is indicative of the Bauhaus movement, a design philosophy that emphasized functionality and minimalist aesthetics.

The building is set against a muted background of a field or lawn, and the sky is overcast, contributing to the overall subdued atmosphere of the photo. Several people are visible in the distance, near the building.

The composition is simple and elegant, highlighting the architectural form and the interplay of light and shadow. The overall impression is one of clean lines, geometric precision, and an emphasis on practical, functional design.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a modernist architectural structure, likely an institutional or educational building, characterized by its clean lines, geometric shapes, and minimalist design. The building complex consists of several interconnected sections with distinct features:

  1. Central Building: The central portion of the structure is a long, horizontal building with a flat roof and large glass windows. The windows are divided into multiple panes, creating a grid-like appearance. This section is elevated slightly above the ground, supported by columns or piloti, which is a common feature in modernist architecture.

  2. Right Wing: To the right of the central building, there is a taller, multi-story wing with a similar flat roof. This section has horizontal bands of windows, emphasizing the horizontal lines of the structure. The facade is predominantly white, with dark window frames providing contrast.

  3. Left Wing: To the left of the central building, there is another multi-story wing. This section is narrower and also features horizontal bands of windows. The design is consistent with the rest of the complex, maintaining the modernist aesthetic.

  4. Surroundings: The building is situated in an open area with a grassy field in the foreground. The landscape appears to be relatively flat and sparsely vegetated, with a few trees visible in the background. The overall setting suggests a suburban or semi-rural location.

The architectural style and design elements, such as the use of glass, white facades, and horizontal lines, are indicative of the modernist movement, which emphasizes simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials and technologies.

Qwen

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a modern architectural structure, likely a Bauhaus building. The design features clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic, characteristic of Bauhaus architecture. The building consists of two main sections: a long, low rectangular building with a flat roof and a more vertical, rectangular tower-like structure on the right. The windows are large and rectangular, arranged in a grid pattern, and the building appears to have a materials palette that includes brick, concrete, and possibly glass. The surrounding area is an open, undeveloped space with grass and some trees in the background, suggesting the building might be in a rural or semi-urban setting. The photograph has a vintage quality, indicating it might be from an earlier era.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a modernist building, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The structure features a prominent flat roof, large windows, and a balanced, geometric design characteristic of the Bauhaus architectural style. The building is composed of several interconnected sections, with the main part having a long, horizontal facade and a taller, narrower section on the right side that appears to have balconies. The surrounding area is open, with a grassy foreground and a few trees in the background. The image captures the stark, functional aesthetic of the building, emphasizing its clean lines and simplicity.