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.28.122

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.28.122

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Office Building 99.5
Building 99.5
Tarmac 77.3
Asphalt 77.3
Campus 76.5
Urban 64.8
Architecture 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

architecture 99.2
office 98.7
city 98.5
building 98.3
modern 98
people 97.5
business 97.5
street 96.9
window 95.6
urban 95.6
apartment 93.6
group 92.2
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skyscraper 90.4
light 89.7
monochrome 88.5
expression 88.1
home 87.8
construction 87.6
house 87.3

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

architecture 72.5
building 64.2
university 60.7
college 55.6
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urban 40.3
structure 28.7
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house 25.9
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monument 8.4
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light 7.4
design 7.3
detail 7.3
square 7.3
river 7.1
work 7.1
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Google
created on 2019-05-31

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

building 99.7
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sky 96.6
tree 86.3
window 86
house 78.6
architecture 63.8
apartment building 38.3

Color Analysis

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a large building with a tall building in the background -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a black-and-white photo of a modernist-style apartment building. The structure is rectangular, featuring multiple floors and rows of uniformly sized windows. It is designed in a clean, minimalist fashion, characteristic of early 20th-century architecture. The building’s exterior appears to be smooth, likely plaster or concrete.

In the foreground, there is a grassy area with small trees planted, some appearing to be in containers. Fencing poles are visible, suggesting a delineation of the space. On the left, a flagpole stands, and the background includes additional trees and possibly another building partially visible. The overall atmosphere suggests a suburban or residential housing complex.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a modernist apartment building, likely from the mid-20th century. The building has a clean, geometric design with flat roofs and a minimalist aesthetic. It is several stories high, featuring rows of rectangular windows that are evenly spaced across the facade. Balconies protrude from the left side of the building, adding depth to its design. A landscaped area with grass occupies the foreground, with several small trees and shrubs planted in an organized manner, each encircled by low fences. The scene is well lit, suggesting that it is daytime, and the sky is overcast with a few clouds. The composition reveals the attention to symmetry and urban planning characteristic of the era the building was constructed.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large, multi-story building with a modernist architectural style. The building has a rectangular, boxy shape with many rows of windows. There are trees and a grassy area in the foreground, suggesting this is an outdoor public space or campus setting. The image appears to be a black and white photograph, likely from an earlier time period 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 photograph of what appears to be a modernist apartment or office building, likely from the mid-20th century. The building features a clean, minimalist design with a white façade and a regular grid of windows. It's a multi-story structure with pilotis (supporting columns) at ground level, which is characteristic of modernist architecture. The ground area in front of the building shows newly planted young trees in a regular pattern, with protective barriers around them. The overall aesthetic is very geometric and functional, emphasizing horizontal and vertical lines. The architectural style is reminiscent of the International Style or Bauhaus movement popular in the early to mid-1900s.

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 numerous windows. The building is white and has a symmetrical design, with the center section being slightly taller than the two side sections. The building has a large, open courtyard in front of it, surrounded by trees and grass. The sky above is overcast.

The building appears to be a residential or commercial structure, possibly from the mid-20th century. The style of the building suggests that it may have been designed in the International Style, which was popular during this time period. The use of a flat roof and large windows is consistent with this style.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the building's architecture and surroundings, giving insight into its design and purpose.

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 white stone or concrete, featuring a symmetrical design with a central section flanked by two wings. Each floor has multiple windows, and there are several balconies on the left side of the building.

In front of the building, there is a grassy area with several trees and bushes, as well as a few poles or posts scattered throughout. The sky above the building is overcast, suggesting that the photo was taken on a cloudy day.

Overall, the image presents a serene and peaceful atmosphere, with the building's clean lines and symmetrical design creating a sense of order and harmony. The presence of trees and greenery adds a touch of natural beauty to the scene, while the overcast sky provides a subtle backdrop for the entire composition.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a monochromatic photograph of a modern architectural building. The building is tall, with multiple floors and a rectangular shape. It has a clean, minimalist design with large rectangular windows that run vertically along the facade. The windows are evenly spaced and symmetrically arranged, contributing to the building's sleek appearance. In front of the building, there is a well-maintained lawn with several small trees and bushes. The lawn is surrounded by a low fence, and there are no visible people or vehicles in the scene. The sky in the background is overcast, adding a somber and subdued tone to the image.

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a building, possibly an apartment complex. The building has many windows and balconies. It has a flat roof and is surrounded by a grassy area. There are trees and bushes in front of the building. There is a fence in front of the building, and a small tree is planted in the middle of the fence. There is a flag on the left side of the building.

Google Gemini

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

The image shows a modernist building, likely an apartment complex, in a vintage black and white photograph.

Here are some key features:

  • Architecture: The building features a minimalist design with clean, rectilinear forms. It has a flat roof, a white facade, and a grid of rectangular windows. The building seems to be multi-story with several identical floors. There are some balconies.
  • Landscape: The building is set in a grassy area, possibly a lawn. Small trees are planted in pots along the lawn, with poles marking the edge of the landscape.
  • Mood/Style: The photograph's composition, the stark architectural style, and the black and white tones evoke a sense of simplicity, order, and a mid-20th-century aesthetic.
  • Lighting: The soft lighting suggests an overcast day. The light and shadows highlight the architectural details and textures.

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 depicting a modernist apartment complex. The building is white, with a boxy and geometrical design. It has multiple floors, each with a row of rectangular windows that are uniform in size and shape. The facade is smooth, clean, and devoid of ornamentation, typical of the modernist architectural style.

In front of the building is a lawn, with small trees planted in pots. There are also thin vertical posts in the ground, arranged in a regular pattern. These could be markers or supports for something that is no longer present.

To the left of the main building is another section of the apartment complex, with fewer visible windows. It also has what appears to be balconies on one of the upper floors. The sky is overcast. The overall impression is one of stark minimalism and functional design, characteristic of the Bauhaus or International Style of architecture.

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 a similar residential structure. The building features a clean, minimalist design with a flat roof and large, rectangular windows arranged in a grid pattern. The facade is predominantly white with dark window frames, giving it a stark and orderly appearance.

The structure is multi-storied, with several floors visible. The windows are uniformly spaced, contributing to the building's geometric and symmetrical aesthetic. The ground level has a series of arches or open spaces, possibly serving as entrances or covered walkways.

In front of the building, there is a landscaped courtyard with several small trees planted in a neat row, each surrounded by a low fence. The courtyard appears to be well-maintained, with a paved pathway and grassy areas. The overall setting suggests a planned and organized residential area, typical of mid-20th century modernist architecture. The image has a vintage feel, possibly indicating it was taken several decades ago.