Human Generated Data

Title

Benzene-electric railcar from Königsberg (now Kaliningrad)

Date

c. 1913

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.4.10

Human Generated Data

Title

Benzene-electric railcar from Königsberg (now Kaliningrad)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1913

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.4.10

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Transportation 97.8
Vehicle 97.8
Cable Car 97.8
Train 96.6
Trolley 89.7
Tram 89.7
Streetcar 89.7
Passenger Car 58.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

transportation system 99.7
train 99.7
railway 99.6
vehicle 99.2
locomotive 98
monochrome 96.6
engine 94.6
people 94.2
no person 91.7
wagon 91
retro 86.5
travel 85.6
aircraft 85.4
nostalgia 85.3
track 85.3
carriage 84.9
tram 84.5
vintage 82.9
one 82.7
military 82.3

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

passenger car 96.2
wheeled vehicle 95.7
car 94.3
vehicle 83.7
wagon 49.4
transportation 47.5
transport 41.1
travel 34.5
conveyance 31.7
train 27.4
container 24.1
bus 22.5
engine 18.3
railroad 17.7
locomotive 17.5
speed 17.4
track 17
railway 16.7
road 16.3
old 15.3
passenger 15
station 13.5
wheel 13.2
motion 12.8
rail 12.8
tramway 12.7
equipment 12.5
public 11.7
traffic 11.4
streetcar 10.9
vintage 10.7
driver 10.7
cargo 10.7
drive 10.4
technology 10.4
journey 10.4
line 10.3
industry 10.2
boat 10.2
power 10.1
city 10
tourism 9.9
transit 9.8
business 9.7
auto 9.6
trip 9.4
fast 9.3
street 9.2
tourist 9.1
retro 9
vacation 9
sky 8.9
steel 8.8
object 8.8
wheels 8.8
truck 8.7
automobile 8.6
rails 7.9
urban 7.9
tire 7.8
ship 7.7
windows 7.7
electric 7.5
toy 7.4
window 7.3
yellow 7.3
metal 7.2
color 7.2
black 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

sky 99.2
outdoor 95.3
white 67.9
old 67.7
bus 11.6
train 11.6
railroad 6.7
transport 3.4
black and white 2.9
rail 2.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 96.6%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 97.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a vintage photo of a bus 63.2%
a vintage photo of a train 63.1%
a black and white photo of a bus 58.1%

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

a photograph of a train car with a train car attached to it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a black-and-white image of an early streamlined train or railcar. The design features a sleek, retro appearance, with rounded, aerodynamic edges, particularly at the front. The body of the train is metallic and appears to be simpler in structure compared to modern trains. It has multiple large windows along its sides and visible doors labeled "2" and "3," which might indicate class sections for passengers. The undercarriage consists of traditional railway wheels. The image captures a historical rail innovation from the early 20th century, showcasing advancements in transportation design at the time.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a vintage streamlined railcar from a side view. It has a distinct aerodynamic design with a rounded front end, which is characteristic of early 20th-century efforts to reduce air resistance in vehicles and make them more efficient. The railcar has a series of windows along its side, and a door is visible near the front. There are labeled numbers "3" and "2" on the side, likely indicating different class sections or compartments within the railcar. The image itself is in black and white, emphasizing the sleek and somewhat futuristic design for its time. The train is positioned on tracks, and the overall look suggests it was designed for speed and efficiency on railway systems.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows an old-fashioned train car or trolley. It appears to be a black and white photograph of a large, boxy passenger car with multiple windows and a distinctive roof structure. The car is sitting on tracks, suggesting it is part of a rail transportation system. The overall design and style of the vehicle indicates it is from an earlier era, likely the late 19th or early 20th century.

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 a vintage railcar or rail motor coach. It has a streamlined, art deco-style design typical of the 1930s or 1940s. The vehicle has several windows along its side and appears to be a single-unit passenger car with both an engine compartment and passenger seating area combined. The front section has distinctive ventilation grilles, and there are numbers "3" and "2" visible on different sections of the car. The image has the quality of an official or documentary photograph, possibly taken when the vehicle was new or for promotional purposes.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a train car, likely taken in the early 20th century. The train car is positioned facing left, with its front end on the left side of the image and its rear end on the right. It features a flat roof and a long, rectangular body with multiple windows along its length. A door is visible on the left side of the car, while a smaller door is situated on the right side. The train car is numbered "3" on the left side and "2" on the right side.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, suggesting that the photograph was taken in a studio or against a blank backdrop. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking a sense of a bygone era. The train car's design and the photograph's style suggest that it may have been taken during the early days of rail travel, when trains were a new and exciting mode of transportation.

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

The image depicts a vintage train car, likely from the early 20th century, with a distinctive design and features that suggest its age. The train car is shown in a side view, with the front of the car on the left side of the image and the back on the right. It has a long, rectangular body with a flat roof and a curved front end, which is typical of trains from this era.

The train car has several windows along its length, including two large windows on either side of the front door and several smaller windows towards the back. There are also two doors, one at the front and one at the back, which appear to be made of metal and have a simple handle and latch system.

On the side of the train car, there are two numbers visible: "3" on the front door and "2" on the back door. These numbers may indicate the car's identification or its position in the train.

The background of the image is a plain white, which suggests that it may have been taken in a studio or against a blank backdrop. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the train car's design and features, and it could be useful for historians or enthusiasts who are interested in vintage trains.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a train car. The train car has a sleek and modern design, with a streamlined body and large windows. The number "3" is prominently displayed on the side of the train car, indicating its position in the train. The train car appears to be well-maintained, with clean windows and a polished exterior. The image captures the train car from a low angle, giving the viewer a sense of its size and power. Overall, the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and a bygone era of train travel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train car, captured from a side angle. The train car is rectangular, with a flat roof and a streamlined design. It features a single door on the left side, which is slightly ajar. The car has a series of windows along its length, with a total of eight windows visible. The windows are rectangular and have a simple frame design. The train car has a number "3" on the left side and a number "2" on the right side. The train car is positioned on a track, and the background is plain, suggesting it might be a studio or a controlled environment. The image has a vintage look, indicating that it might have been taken in the early to mid-20th century.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photo of a train car, captured from its side. The design appears somewhat retro, with an almost aerodynamic front end, although boxy. The car has several windows and doors, with the numbers "3" and "2" visible on the doors towards the front and rear, respectively. The roof has a slightly raised section, and there are what appear to be ventilation slats at the front. The photo is taken outdoors on what appears to be a flat surface. The image has some blemishes and scratches, suggesting it's an older photograph.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a streamlined railcar. The railcar is long and rectangular with a rounded, elevated front section. It appears to be designed for speed and efficiency. There are several rectangular windows along the side and what appears to be a door with a number on it. The background is plain and light. The train is labeled with numbers on it, "3" and "2". The image is likely from an older era, possibly during the early to mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage streamlined train, likely from the mid-20th century. The train has a sleek, aerodynamic design, which was characteristic of the era's focus on speed and efficiency. The front of the train is rounded, tapering to a point, which would help reduce air resistance.

The train consists of at least two cars, with visible numbers "3" and "2" on the sides, indicating the car numbers. The windows are rectangular and evenly spaced along the sides of the train, providing ample light and visibility for passengers. The body of the train appears to be made of metal, possibly stainless steel or aluminum, giving it a shiny, reflective surface.

The train is positioned on a track, and the ground beneath it appears to be concrete or a similar material, suggesting it might be in a depot or maintenance area. The overall condition of the train looks well-maintained, with no visible signs of significant wear or damage. This image captures a piece of railroad history, showcasing the design and engineering advancements of the time.

Text analysis

Amazon

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