Human Generated Data

Title

Housing Development, Karlsruhe-Dammerstock, 1928-1929

Date

c. 1928-1929

People

Artist: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.28.108

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing Development, Karlsruhe-Dammerstock, 1928-1929

People

Artist: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1928-1929

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.28.108

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Building 95.1
Office Building 90.7
Outdoors 81.2
Nature 80.9
Architecture 70
Tower 70
Urban 69.1
Housing 66.2
Animal 64.4
Control Tower 57.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

no person 98.8
people 98
street 95.3
architecture 95.1
monochrome 92.6
building 91.9
house 90.5
war 90.2
home 89.5
calamity 88.2
group 85.4
city 85
many 84.3
administration 83.9
transportation system 81.1
government 79.5
vehicle 78.7
road 78.7
adult 76.4
military 75.5

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

wheeled vehicle 71.1
mobile home 59.3
housing 55.5
trailer 50.4
vehicle 46.5
structure 46.3
car 46
architecture 43
passenger car 40.8
building 35.4
house 33.7
conveyance 25.9
sky 25.6
city 19.1
home 18.4
exterior 17.5
urban 17.5
town 16.7
window 15.8
estate 15.2
freight car 14.7
houses 14.5
real 14.3
construction 13.7
roof 13.4
modern 12.6
residential 12.5
travel 12
old 11.9
property 11.6
gymnasium 11.1
street 11.1
glass 10.9
windows 10.6
landscape 10.4
brick 10.4
facility 10.3
trees 9.8
new 9.7
summer 9.7
ancient 9.5
snow 9.4
industry 9.4
facade 9.3
clouds 9.3
wall 9.3
residence 9.1
buildings 8.5
wood 8.3
tourism 8.3
historic 8.3
center 8.2
athletic facility 8.2
rural 7.9
grass 7.9
tree 7.7
village 7.7
power 7.6
lawn 7.5
perspective 7.5
park 7.4
industrial 7.3
transportation 7.2
history 7.2
wooden 7
scenic 7

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Photograph 95.3
Snapshot 83.3
House 80.2
Building 77.5
Architecture 72.6
Home 68.2
Room 65.7
Photography 62.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

outdoor 97.7
sky 93.6
building 88.3
house 84.7
black and white 70.4
white 68.7
old 51.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Bird 64.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

interior objects 52.8%
streetview architecture 39.8%
nature landscape 3.4%
beaches seaside 2%

Captions

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 fence

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a row of modernist-style townhouses, characterized by a clean and simple architectural design. The buildings feature flat roofs, rectangular forms, and a consistent linear aesthetic. Large windows run across the upper floors, while the lower levels have doors and smaller windows, with entryways leading directly to private gardens or yards in front. There are minimal adornments, reflecting functionality and simplicity. In the foreground, there are hedges and a landscaped area with small trees and plants, creating a communal garden or green space adjacent to the homes. The photograph is in black and white, emphasizing the stark contrast and geometric forms of the architecture, likely depicting an urban housing development from the early to mid-20th century.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a row of modernist-style apartment buildings. These buildings feature a minimalist design with flat roofs and a series of windows across the upper level, emphasizing horizontal lines. The structures are two stories high and have uniform façades, indicative of functional and simplistic architectural aesthetics common in the early to mid-20th century modernist movement. In front of the buildings, there is a courtyard area with small trees and trimmed hedges suggesting a communal or public space. The sky above is overcast, adding a subdued tone to the scene.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a multi-story residential or commercial building. The building has a modern, geometric design with rows of windows and a flat roof. There are some small plants or bushes in the foreground, suggesting the building is situated in a landscaped area. The overall scene has a somewhat stark, minimalist aesthetic typical of mid-20th century architectural styles.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing modernist row houses or townhouses, likely from the mid-20th century. The buildings feature a clean, minimalist design typical of modernist architecture, with white walls, large windows, and a flat roof. The structures are two stories high and appear to be part of a housing development or complex. Each unit has its own entrance and what looks like small garden spaces or courtyards in front, separated by low walls. The landscaping appears to be newly planted with young trees or shrubs. The overall aesthetic is very geometric and functional, emphasizing horizontal lines and rectangular forms. The image has the quality of an architectural documentation photograph, possibly taken soon after the buildings were completed.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black and white photograph of a large, multi-story building with many windows and doors. The building appears to be a residential structure, possibly an apartment complex or a housing project.

  • The building is white and has a flat roof.
    • It has multiple stories, with at least three visible from the front.
    • There are many windows and doors on the building, suggesting that it is a residential structure.
    • The building appears to be well-maintained, with no visible signs of damage or neglect.
  • In front of the building, there is a small garden or yard area.
    • The yard is surrounded by a low wall or fence.
    • There are several trees and bushes in the yard, adding some greenery to the otherwise urban landscape.
  • To the left of the building, there is another structure that appears to be a separate building or a section of the main building.
    • This structure is also white and has a flat roof.
    • It has fewer windows and doors than the main building, suggesting that it may be a smaller unit or a service area.
  • The background of the image shows a cloudy sky, which suggests that the photo was taken on an overcast day.
    • The sky is a light gray color, with some darker clouds visible in the distance.
    • There are no other notable features in the background, such as buildings or trees.

Overall, the image suggests that the building is a well-maintained residential structure, possibly an apartment complex or a housing project. The presence of a small garden or yard area in front of the building adds some greenery to the otherwise urban landscape.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a row of townhouses, with a garden in the foreground. The townhouses are white and have multiple stories, with windows on each floor. The garden is well-maintained, with plants and trees visible. In the background, there appears to be another building or structure, but it is not clearly visible due to the distance and quality of the photograph.

Overall, the image suggests a residential area with a mix of modern and traditional architecture. The presence of a garden and trees indicates that the area may be a peaceful and natural environment, despite being located in an urban setting.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image features a monochromatic photograph of a building. It appears to be an architectural structure, possibly a residential or commercial building. The building has multiple floors, with a total of three visible. The building's exterior is made of concrete and glass, with large windows that allow natural light to enter. There are also some plants and trees in front of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the scene. The image has a vintage feel, with a slightly blurred effect and a black-and-white filter.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a long, white building with many windows. The building has a flat roof with several chimneys on top. The structure has a modern design with a clean, minimalist aesthetic. The building is surrounded by a small garden with a few trees and bushes. The garden is enclosed by a low wall, and there is a pathway leading to the entrance of the building.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image you provided:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of a row of modern, flat-roofed houses. The architecture appears functional and minimalistic, likely dating to the early to mid-20th century. The scene is relatively subdued, possibly due to the monochrome format and the lighting.

Key Features:

  • Houses: The houses are terraced or row houses, with a uniform design repeated across the sequence. They have a distinct flat-roof style, which is a characteristic of modern architecture. Each house features a large number of horizontally aligned windows, indicating an emphasis on natural light. There are also features such as small terraces or balconies in front of each house.

  • Landscaping: The front of the houses is landscaped, with low bushes and garden areas. There's also a raised barrier or retaining wall defining the edge of the property.

  • Sky: The sky is somewhat overcast, which could be contributing to the subdued mood of the image.

Style & Atmosphere:

The architecture and the black and white format give the image a vintage or historical feel. The functional design suggests a focus on efficiency and practicality, typical of the modernist movement.

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 row of modern, rectangular houses or apartments. They have a clean, minimalist aesthetic.

Here are some key details:

  • Architecture: The buildings feature a flat roof, large rectangular windows, and a white exterior. The overall design embodies the principles of modern architecture.
  • Composition: The buildings are arranged in a linear fashion. A low wall or hedge runs along the front, separating the homes from a grassy area.
  • Environment: The sky is overcast. Some small trees or shrubs are visible.
  • Style: The photograph suggests a period piece, likely taken in the mid-20th century. The image has a timeless, documentary quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a row of modernist, two-story townhouses. The architectural style is characterized by clean lines, flat roofs, and minimal ornamentation, typical of mid-20th century design. The buildings are constructed with light-colored materials, likely concrete or stucco, and feature large windows that allow for ample natural light.

Each townhouse has a small front yard with some landscaping, including young trees and shrubs. The yards are separated by low walls or fences. The overall setting appears to be a residential neighborhood, with a paved pathway or road running in front of the houses. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. The photograph itself has a slightly aged appearance, indicating it might be from several decades ago.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a row of modernist-style residential houses. The architecture is characterized by clean lines, a rectangular design, and repetitive window layouts. Each house has a flat roof and is separated by shared walls, which are likely used for structural support. There are small outdoor gardens with simple plantings in front of each unit. The buildings are surrounded by a low hedge, and the area looks sparsely landscaped. The overall aesthetic suggests a mid-20th-century design, possibly influenced by the modernist principles of functional and aesthetically minimalist architecture. The sky is overcast, giving the photograph a somewhat somber tone.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This image shows a black-and-white photograph of a long, rectangular building, likely an apartment complex or residential structure, showcasing a modernist architectural style. The building has a flat roof and a symmetrical design with evenly spaced windows and doors. Each unit appears to have its own entrance, with small, individual balconies or patios. The ground floor has larger windows and doors, suggesting these might be the main entrances to individual apartments. There are some small trees and shrubs planted in front of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the scene. The sky above is overcast, giving the image a somewhat somber or muted atmosphere. The overall impression is one of simplicity and functionality in design.