Human Generated Data

Title

Housing Development, Berlin-Siemensstadt, 1929-1930

Date

c. 1929-1930

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.41.67

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing Development, Berlin-Siemensstadt, 1929-1930

People

Artist: Walter Gropius, German 1883 - 1969

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1929-1930

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Ise Gropius, BRGA.41.67

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Building 99.4
Office Building 99.4
Tree 98.5
Plant 98.5
Abies 88.1
Fir 88.1
Urban 84.7
High Rise 82
Town 82
City 82
Conifer 77.8
Apartment Building 69.9
Grass 63.3
Outdoors 59
Campus 58.4
Housing 56.3
Tarmac 55.6
Asphalt 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

architecture 97.8
people 97.1
window 97
street 96.7
house 96.6
city 96.2
monochrome 95.7
building 95.6
art 94.7
apartment 94.2
no person 94.2
home 93.7
urban 92.2
family 90.2
old 88.8
wall 88.1
vintage 87.6
illustration 86
town 84.4
print 84.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

billboard 93.5
structure 87.7
signboard 76.8
building 74.8
cinema 56.5
architecture 47.6
theater 45.2
city 39.1
sky 27.5
house 25.9
urban 25.4
university 23.9
buildings 23.7
office 23
modern 21.1
exterior 19.4
glass 18.7
window 18.3
business 17.6
construction 17.1
tower 16.1
cityscape 16.1
town 15.8
travel 15.5
facade 15.2
center 14.4
new 13.8
windows 13.5
old 11.9
downtown 11.5
roof 11.5
home 11.2
wall 11.1
street 11.1
skyscraper 10.6
estate 10.5
corporate 10.3
college 10.1
houses 9.7
tall 9.4
clouds 9.3
finance 9.3
property 8.7
light 8.7
high 8.7
architectural 8.7
door 8.6
skyline 8.6
sign 8.3
historic 8.3
landmark 8.1
steel 8
design 7.9
summer 7.7
tree 7.7
industry 7.7
residential 7.7
bridge 7.6
commercial 7.5
tourism 7.4
reflection 7.3
financial 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Photograph 95
Snapshot 82.9
Room 80.8
Architecture 80.4
Building 77.2
Photographic paper 75.7
House 75.3
Tree 68.7
Black-and-white 68.3
Photography 62.4
Home 57
History 54.1
Illustration 50.4
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

gallery 97.2
building 96.7
wall 96.2
tree 88.9
house 87.6
sky 87.5
room 86.6
scene 84.7
architecture 77.7
window 70
white 67

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a black sign with white text 52.6%
a black sign with white letters 47.6%
a white sign with black text 47.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a building -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image depicts a modernist building, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The structure is rectangular and features clean, minimalist lines in a functionalist architectural style, with flat surfaces and a lack of ornamentation. It has multiple rows of evenly spaced windows, emphasizing its geometric design. The building appears to be residential or institutional, with three visible stories plus a rooftop terrace. Trees and landscaping surround the structure, softening the starkness of the architecture, and there's a paved street or walkway in the foreground. The photo captures an orderly and rational urban environment characteristic of modernist design.

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

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a modernist apartment building. The architecture is characterized by a minimalist design with a flat roof and a simple geometric shape. The building is five stories high and features horizontal rows of windows, giving it a streamlined appearance. The facade is unadorned, emphasizing functionality over ornamentation. The building is situated on a corner with a sidewalk, and there are trees, including some birch trees, visible on the right side of the image, providing a natural contrast to the stark architecture. The photograph appears to be from the early to mid 20th century, capturing the architectural style associated with the modernist movement. In the foreground, there is a paved road and some landscaping, enhancing the urban setting. The number "81" is printed at the bottom, possibly indicating its position in a series or collection.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a multi-story building with a modernist architectural style. The building has a rectangular, geometric design with rows of windows and a flat roof. There are trees and landscaping visible in the foreground, suggesting an urban or suburban setting. The image appears to be a black and white photograph, likely from an earlier era based on the style of the building.

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

This is a black and white architectural photograph showing a modernist apartment building, likely from the 1920s or 1930s. The building exhibits typical Bauhaus or International Style characteristics with its clean, geometric lines, flat roof, and rows of uniform windows. It's a four-story white or light-colored structure with balconies on one end and small square windows along the top edge. The facade is plain and unornamented, emphasizing functionality and simplicity. The building is set against a backdrop of trees, and there appears to be a street or pathway in the foreground. The photograph appears to be professionally taken, with good composition and clarity typical of architectural documentation of that era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a multi-story building, likely from the mid-20th century. The building is rectangular in shape and features a flat roof. It has multiple windows on each floor, with the ground floor having larger windows and the upper floors having smaller ones. The building appears to be made of concrete or a similar material.

In front of the building, there is a sidewalk and a road. Trees are visible on either side of the building, adding a touch of greenery to the scene. The sky above is overcast, casting a somber tone over the entire image.

The photograph is mounted on a beige background, which provides a neutral contrast to the darker tones of the image. The overall atmosphere of the photograph suggests a sense of simplicity and functionality, characteristic of mid-century modern architecture.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large, multi-story building with a flat roof and numerous windows. The building appears to be constructed from concrete or another similar material, featuring a plain white facade. It has at least five floors, with each floor containing multiple windows. The windows are rectangular in shape and have a uniform size throughout the building.

In front of the building, there is a sidewalk and a road, which are both paved. On the left side of the image, another building can be seen in the background, although it is not as prominent as the main building. There are also several trees surrounding the building, adding some greenery to the scene.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may have been taken in the early 20th century, possibly during the 1920s or 1930s, based on the architectural style and the lack of modern features such as cars or streetlights. The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a building that was likely designed for residential or commercial purposes.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building. The building is a tall, modern structure with multiple floors and a rectangular shape. It has a lot of windows, which are evenly spaced across the facade. The building appears to be made of concrete or a similar material, giving it a sleek and contemporary look. The building is surrounded by a few trees, which are also in black and white, adding to the monochromatic aesthetic of the image.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a building. It is a multi-story structure with numerous windows. The building appears to be a residential apartment complex. The building has balconies on the upper floors, and the windows are arranged in a grid-like pattern. The building is surrounded by trees, and there is a road in front of it. The image is taken from a low angle, giving the building a sense of grandeur and scale.

Google Gemini

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 modernist apartment building. The photograph is well-composed, capturing the clean lines and geometric shapes that are characteristic of the architectural style.

Detailed Description:

  • Building: The building is a multi-story structure with a clean, minimalist design. It features a flat roof and a uniform arrangement of rectangular windows. The facade appears to be smooth, likely stucco or a similar material. Some floors have small balconies with a black railing.
  • Setting: The building is set in a green, landscaped environment. Trees line the street, and there's a sidewalk and a small lawn separating the building from the roadway.
  • Lighting: The photograph is taken in daylight, with the light creating a nice contrast between the bright facade and the darker shadows.
  • Style: The style of the photograph is classic, likely dating from the early-to-mid 20th century, which aligns with the modernist architectural style of the building.

Additional details:

  • The image appears to be a photograph, perhaps of an architectural model.
  • The composition emphasizes the simplicity and functionality of the design.
  • The photograph's framing suggests a strong attention to the architectural details and the urban environment.

Let me know if you'd like me to focus on a specific aspect of the image!

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of a modernist building complex. The primary building is a large, rectangular structure with a flat roof and clean lines. It features numerous windows, arranged in horizontal rows across its façade, creating a repetitive pattern. There are also some balconies with railings.

The building is surrounded by trees, some of which are slender with light-colored bark. A paved area and a strip of grass run along the front of the building, separating it from the street. Another building is visible in the background, sharing a similar architectural style with multiple windows and a flat roof. The sky appears overcast.

The overall impression is one of minimalist, functional design typical of the Bauhaus architectural movement.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a modernist architectural building, likely an apartment complex or residential structure. The design is characterized by clean lines, flat roofs, and minimal ornamentation, which are hallmarks of the modernist or Bauhaus style. The building is multi-storied, with large, uniform windows that allow for ample natural light. The facade is smooth and primarily white, with a slight texture that adds a subtle depth to the structure.

There is a prominent vertical section on the left side of the building, which includes balconies and possibly a stairwell or elevator shaft. This section adds a dynamic element to the otherwise horizontal emphasis of the building.

Surrounding the building are several trees, suggesting a landscaped environment that softens the stark modernist lines of the architecture. The ground appears to be paved, with a sidewalk and possibly a street or pathway in front of the building. The overall setting seems to be calm and well-maintained, indicating a thoughtful integration of nature with modern design.

The image is in black and white, which enhances the contrast and highlights the architectural details, giving it a timeless and classic feel.