Human Generated Data

Title

[Buildings and cars, New York]

Date

1940s-1950s

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1006.54

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

[Buildings and cars, New York]

People

Artist: Lyonel Feininger, American 1871 - 1956

Date

1940s-1950s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of T. Lux Feininger, BRLF.1006.54

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-24

City 100
Road 100
Street 100
Urban 100
Neighborhood 99.6
Transportation 99
Vehicle 99
Architecture 97.6
Factory 97.6
Machine 95.8
License Plate 92.8
Brick 89.3
Outdoors 83.8
Smoke 83.3
Nature 68.1
Weather 64.3
Fog 57.3
Smog 57.3
Brewery 56.9
Metropolis 56.3
Sedan 55.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

street 99.5
people 99.1
monochrome 99.1
transportation system 97.4
vehicle 96.4
train 96.2
vintage 95.5
group 95.3
railway 95.3
car 94.9
group together 93.7
road 90.6
retro 90.4
no person 88.7
city 87.8
building 87.4
architecture 86.8
old 85.1
adult 84.1
locomotive 83.4

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

billboard 53.9
structure 45.5
freight car 44.9
signboard 43.8
city 43.2
car 37.8
architecture 36.5
building 35.6
wheeled vehicle 30.8
vehicle 22.4
urban 21.8
buildings 21.7
skyline 20.9
sky 19.8
street 19.3
cityscape 18
cinema 17.6
travel 16.9
tower 16.1
theater 14.7
landmark 13.5
downtown 13.5
tourism 13.2
factory 12.5
town 12.1
industrial 11.8
aerial 11.7
light 11.4
high 11.3
skyscraper 11
pollution 10.6
modern 10.5
panorama 10.5
industry 10.2
glass 10.1
chimney 9.8
old 9.8
truck 9.7
construction 9.4
house 9.2
center 9.1
landscape 8.9
new 8.9
night 8.9
skyscrapers 8.8
tall 8.5
power 8.4
famous 8.4
smoke 8.4
conveyance 8.1
metropolis 7.8
attraction 7.6
clouds 7.6
environment 7.4
vacation 7.4
business 7.3
trailer truck 7.3
sunset 7.2
transportation 7.2
river 7.1

Google
created on 2019-02-03

Microsoft
created on 2019-02-03

outdoor 89.3
street 88.6
white 71.2
black and white 71.2
car 58.4
bus 34.2
truck 22.7
monochrome 22.3
traffic 16.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Car
Wheel
Person
Building

Clarifai

Car
Wheel
Building
Window
House

AWS Rekognition

Car 99%

AWS Rekognition

Car 93.7%

AWS Rekognition

Car 93.3%

AWS Rekognition

Car 92.1%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 95.8%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 95.6%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 95.1%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94.2%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 90.3%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 65.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 89.4%

AWS Rekognition

Building 82%

Clarifai

Car 98%

Clarifai

Car 89.7%

Clarifai

Car 88.4%

Clarifai

Car 87.6%

Clarifai

Car 76%

Clarifai

Car 58.7%

Clarifai

Car 57.2%

Clarifai

Car 46.6%

Clarifai

Car 45.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 77.3%

Clarifai

Wheel 70.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 65.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 61.1%

Clarifai

Wheel 61%

Clarifai

Wheel 59.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 59.7%

Clarifai

Wheel 53.9%

Clarifai

Wheel 39%

Clarifai

Wheel 35.2%

Clarifai

Building 73.9%

Clarifai

Building 49.7%

Clarifai

Building 45%

Clarifai

Building 44.9%

Clarifai

Window 64.1%

Clarifai

Window 60.1%

Clarifai

Window 56.7%

Clarifai

Window 52.6%

Clarifai

Window 45.6%

Clarifai

Window 44.9%

Clarifai

Window 35.1%

Clarifai

House 36.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-02-03

streetview architecture 88.7%
nature landscape 4.8%
paintings art 2.9%
cars vehicles 1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a group of cars parked in front of a factory

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-10

a vintage photo of cars parked in front of buildings

OpenAI GPT

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

This image depicts a vintage urban scene from the mid-20th century, likely the 1930s or early 1940s, based on the style of the cars. The photograph shows a cluster of old brick buildings in varying states of repair, with advertisements painted on their walls. Notable signage includes "Sterling Craft Kitchens Unique" and a parking sign for "LaSalle 25¢." The background features a prominent smokestack, possibly indicative of industrial activity.

In the foreground, several classic cars are parked, reflecting the era's automobile designs with rounded edges and distinctive grilles. A pedestrian is walking across the lot, dressed in period-appropriate attire. The scene feels gritty and industrial, with muted tones, emphasizing the urban atmosphere of the time.

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

The image depicts a vintage urban scene featuring several early to mid-20th-century cars parked along a street in front of aging brick buildings. The buildings have visible signage, with advertisements for services and businesses. One prominent sign reads "Sterling Craft Spencils Unique," and another is partially visible, mentioning "The World" and "Hydraulic Automatic." A smokestack can also be seen among the structures, suggestive of an industrial area. In the foreground, a man is walking across the street near the parking lot entrance, where another sign indicates the parking rate ("LaSalle 25¢"). The overall atmosphere is that of a busy city neighborhood during that era. The photograph is in black and white, adding to the vintage feel of the scene.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of an urban street scene from what looks like the mid-20th century. The scene depicts a row of old, multi-story buildings with various signs and advertisements visible, including one for "Parking". There are several vintage automobiles parked along the street, suggesting this is a commercial or industrial area. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of gritty, industrial city life from a bygone era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a black and white photograph from what looks like the 1930s or 1940s, showing an urban street scene. There's a parking lot with several vintage automobiles parked along it, including what appears to be some 1930s-era coupes. A sign visible in the image advertises "LASALLE 25¢ PARKING." The buildings in the background are typical urban commercial structures of the era, with some appearing to be brick construction. There's also a partial sign visible for "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC" and "THE WORL" (likely part of a larger sign). The overall atmosphere is very characteristic of Depression-era or early WWII-era American city streets.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a city street, likely taken in the early 20th century. The street is lined with old cars and buildings, and there are people walking on the sidewalk.

  • Street Scene:
    • The street is paved and has a few cars parked along it.
    • There are people walking on the sidewalk, some of whom are wearing hats and coats.
    • The sky is overcast, and there are no visible signs of modern technology such as traffic lights or billboards.
  • Buildings:
    • The buildings on the street are old and appear to be made of brick or stone.
    • Some of the buildings have signs or advertisements on them, including a sign that reads "THE WORLD" and another that says "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC".
    • There are also some chimneys and smokestacks visible, suggesting that the buildings may have been used for industrial purposes.
  • Cars:
    • The cars on the street are old-fashioned and appear to be from the early 20th century.
    • They are parked along the side of the street, and some of them have people sitting in them.
    • The cars are all different models and colors, and they add to the overall sense of nostalgia and history in the image.
  • People:
    • There are several people visible in the image, including men and women walking on the sidewalk.
    • Some of the people are wearing hats and coats, and they appear to be going about their daily business.
    • The people in the image add a sense of life and activity to the scene, and they help to bring the image to life.

Overall, the image is a fascinating glimpse into the past, and it provides a sense of what life was like in the early 20th century. The old cars, buildings, and people all contribute to a sense of nostalgia and history, and they make the image feel like a valuable piece of cultural heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

This image depicts a black and white photograph of a city street, showcasing a mix of old and new vehicles. In the foreground, several cars are parked along the street, while a man walks across the road. The background features a row of buildings, including a parking garage with a sign that reads "PARKING" and another building with a sign that says "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC." The sky above appears overcast.

The image has a vintage feel to it, suggesting that it may have been taken in the early 20th century. The presence of old cars and the style of the buildings support this conclusion. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, capturing a moment in time when the city was still developing and growing.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

A black-and-white photograph depicts an urban street scene with several cars parked along the roadside. The cars are vintage models, suggesting the photo was taken in the early to mid-20th century. On the left side of the image, a person is walking across the street, possibly heading towards the parked cars. On the right side, there is a building with a sign that reads "The World" and "Hydraulic Automatic" in smaller text below. The buildings in the background are mostly industrial or commercial, with some having signs and advertisements on their facades.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photo of a street scene. On the left side of the image, there are several cars parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "PARKING". On the right side of the image, there are more cars parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC". A man is walking on the sidewalk in front of the buildings. The buildings are tall and have many windows.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-12

The black and white photograph shows an urban street scene from what appears to be the 1930s or 1940s. Several vintage cars are parked along the curb, including a coupe-style car in the foreground and various sedans and touring cars further down the street.

In the background, there are several buildings with advertisements painted on their sides. One building has signs for "STERLING CRAT KITCHENS UNIQUE" and "THE WORLD TEL JEP 200 - UNIVERSA". Another sign advertises "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC" systems.

There's a parking sign that reads "PARKIN" and another smaller sign that says "LASALLE 25¢ PARKING". A man in a dark coat is walking across the street in front of the parking lot. The overall tone of the photo is gritty and somewhat bleak, which is typical of many Depression-era or post-Depression-era images. A tall chimney or smokestack rises behind the buildings, adding to the industrial feel of the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-12

The image is a grainy, black-and-white photograph depicting an urban street scene from what appears to be the mid-20th century. The composition is dominated by weathered brick buildings of varying heights, suggesting a dense city environment.

In the foreground, several vintage automobiles are parked along the curb. A figure is seen walking in the street, seemingly crossing the road. Advertisements are visible on some buildings, including one for a "PARKING" lot and another for a business called "STERLING CRAF KITCHENS UNIQUE," with a sign that also mentions "THE WORL" and "HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC." The overall impression is one of age and urban decay. The presence of vintage cars further solidifies the image's historic quality, giving it a sense of time passed. The photograph's tonality and visual texture contribute to the vintage feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image depicts an urban scene from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century, based on the style of the cars and the architecture. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Vehicles: There are several vintage cars parked along the street. These cars have designs typical of the 1930s or 1940s, with rounded fenders and distinct body styles.

  2. Buildings: The buildings in the background are industrial or commercial in nature. They are constructed of brick and have multiple stories. Some of the buildings have large advertisements painted on their sides:

    • One prominent advertisement reads "Sterling Cutlery," indicating the presence of a cutlery manufacturer or retailer.
    • Another sign advertises "The World" with some text below that is not fully legible.
    • There is also a sign for "Hydraulic Automatic" on the building to the right.
  3. Signage: There are various signs visible in the image:

    • A large sign on a building reads "Parking" with an arrow pointing to the left.
    • Another sign indicates "Lavalle 25¢ Parking" with additional text about rates for longer-term parking.
    • There is also a sign that says "ARTS" on a building to the left.
  4. People: A few individuals are visible in the scene, walking along the street. Their clothing style is consistent with the early to mid-20th century.

  5. Chimney: A tall chimney is visible in the background, suggesting the presence of a factory or industrial facility nearby.

  6. Atmosphere: The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a bustling urban environment with a mix of commercial and industrial activities. The presence of multiple parked cars and pedestrians indicates a busy area.

This image captures a snapshot of urban life during a period when cars were becoming more common and industrial activities were prominent in city centers.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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SAMPLE

Google

THE WORI HYDRAULIC AUTOMATIC LATALLE 2
THE
WORI
HYDRAULIC
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