Human Generated Data

Title

["Grotesk," 1954, watercolor by Lyonel Feininger]

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.1001.194

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

["Grotesk," 1954, watercolor by Lyonel Feininger]

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.1001.194

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-05-30

Text 96.5
Label 87.1
Plot 78.4
Art 76.7
Diagram 70.3
Handwriting 62
Canvas 56.3
Map 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-30

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Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

graffito 93.1
envelope 60.8
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vintage 52.2
old 49.5
antique 43.3
aged 41.7
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backgrounds 13
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Google
created on 2019-05-30

Yellow 92.2
Orange 81.8
Art 73.1
Line 73
Illustration 70.1
Font 68.6
Hand 66
Drawing 64.2
Painting 63
Paper 62.8
Watercolor paint 61.8
Modern art 61.6
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Visual arts 55
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Microsoft
created on 2019-05-30

map 95.1
drawing 94.8
art 94.2
handwriting 90.8
child art 84.2
picture frame 73
screen 66.8
image 34.9
set 30.5

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

food drinks 95.6%
paintings art 2.6%
text visuals 1.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-30

a screen shot of a computer 56.4%
a close up of a screen 56.3%
a screen shot of a computer screen 48.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a drawing of a drawing of a man with a red and yellow background

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is an abstract artwork featuring stick-figure-like characters outlined with dashed lines and simple geometric forms. Bright yellow and orange watercolor washes add emphasis and vibrancy behind the figures. The scene depicts four figures interacting:

  1. On the far left, an abstract figure seated on a yellow wash appears to be holding two orange shapes, possibly representing flames, in their outstretched hands.
  2. The second figure, positioned slightly to the right in the orange wash, crouches downward and seems to be observing the seated individual.
  3. A smaller, childlike figure, bent at the knees, gestures upward toward the crouching figure or the seated one.
  4. On the far right, a tall standing figure atop a yellow wash looks downward toward the others, perhaps with an inquisitive posture.

The text “WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?” is scrawled across the bottom of the artwork, suggesting a dialogue or symbolic inquiry. Painted in 1954, the work is signed with the name "Feininger," likely referencing the artist Lyonel Feininger, known for his abstract and modernist art style. The piece is mounted against a dark backdrop with visible tape, giving it a raw and archival feel.

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

The image is an abstract drawing by Karl Weissenberg, a physicist known for his artistic pursuits. It is a visual composition featuring four human-like figures represented with simple geometric lines and shapes. These figures are surrounded by washes of color: yellows and oranges.

The leftmost figure is in a seated posture with yellow surrounding it and has two small red circles in front of it, possibly representing a blown fire. Two figures in the middle are interacting, with a prominent orange color marking the context of their meeting, while the rightmost figure stands taller and is colored in yellow. The use of dotted lines and simple geometric patterning gives the figures a dynamic, animated feel.

Below the figures, a caption reads "WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?" in capital letters. The artwork is signed with a name written in a stylized script resembling "Weissenberg" and is dated 1954.

This drawing reflects a blend of scientific and artistic exploration typical of Weissenberg's work.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be an abstract artwork created in 1954. It features various geometric shapes and lines in a vibrant color palette of orange, yellow, and black. The central figure appears to be a stylized human form, with the text "What's the big idea?" written below it. The overall composition has an expressive, almost whimsical quality to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be an abstract artwork from 1954 with the text "WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?" written at the bottom. The piece features geometric line drawings in black ink overlaid on watercolor or wash areas in yellow and orange tones against a light background. The lines form angular, interconnected patterns that create a sense of movement across the composition. The warm colors appear to glow or radiate, particularly in the orange central area, while the black linear elements provide structure and contrast. The style is characteristic of mid-20th century modernist abstraction.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a piece of artwork created by Pablo Picasso in 1954, titled "What's the Big Idea?" The artwork is characterized by its abstract nature, featuring a white background with yellow and orange splashes of color. The central figure is depicted in orange, while the surrounding figures are rendered in yellow.

The artwork is signed by Picasso in the bottom-left corner, with the title written in black ink below the central figure. The overall composition is marked by simplicity and minimalism, with clean lines and basic shapes used to create the figures.

The artwork is set against a dark green background, which provides a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the artwork. The image is framed by a thin, transparent border, which adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the overall composition.

Overall, the image showcases Picasso's unique style and artistic vision, as well as his ability to create complex and thought-provoking works using simple and minimalist techniques.

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

The image depicts a piece of artwork, likely a painting or drawing, featuring abstract shapes and lines. The artwork is set against a white background with yellow and orange splotches, creating a sense of depth and texture. In the bottom-left corner, the text "Feininger 1954" is written in black ink, suggesting that the artwork was created by the artist Lyonel Feininger in 1954.

In the center of the artwork, the phrase "WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?" is written in black ink, adding a touch of whimsy and humor to the piece. The overall effect of the artwork is one of playfulness and creativity, with the abstract shapes and lines working together to create a sense of movement and energy.

The image itself appears to be a photograph of the artwork, taken from a slightly angled perspective. The edges of the artwork are visible, giving the impression that it is a physical object rather than a digital creation. Overall, the image presents a unique and intriguing piece of art that invites the viewer to explore its meaning and significance.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a small, rectangular piece of paper with a hand-drawn illustration and text. The illustration depicts three figures in a simple, abstract style. The figures are outlined in black and filled with yellow and orange colors. The text reads, "What's the Big Idea?" and is written in a slanted, cursive font. The paper appears to be placed on a dark background, possibly a table or a shelf. The image has a slightly blurry effect, suggesting that it may be a photograph of a physical object.

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

The image shows a drawing on a piece of paper with a green background. The drawing consists of three figures in yellow and orange colors. The figures are drawn with a combination of straight and curved lines, creating a somewhat abstract and whimsical appearance. The drawing is accompanied by the text "WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?" written in black font. The drawing appears to be a creative and playful expression, possibly intended to convey a message or provoke thought.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image appears to be a scan of a drawing or illustration. It has a vintage feel, likely from a slide or a similar format.

Content:

  • Subject Matter: The artwork features a stylized, abstract depiction of four figures. They are rendered using simple lines and shapes, giving them a cubist or minimalist quality.
  • Composition: The figures are positioned in a sequence, likely telling a story or representing a concept.
  • Color Palette: The illustration utilizes a limited color scheme. Primarily, it features yellow, orange, and the uncolored surface (likely the paper).
  • Text: The text "What's the Big Idea?" is written below the figures, suggesting the artwork is related to a brainstorming, idea-sharing, or discussion. There's also a signature "Feininger 1954" visible in the lower left corner.

Style and Technique:

  • Artistic Style: The style is abstract and expressive, with a focus on simple geometric forms and lines to convey a sense of movement and interaction between the figures.
  • Medium: It looks like a hand-drawn piece, possibly ink with watercolor or colored pencil.

Overall, it's an interesting and thought-provoking artwork that reflects a creative process and potentially a moment of conceptualization or idea generation.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

The image appears to be a photograph of a framed piece of artwork, possibly a sketch or watercolor painting.

The artwork itself features abstract figures drawn with thin black lines, reminiscent of early 20th-century modern art styles. The figures are set against washes of color, primarily yellow and orange, which seem to highlight and define their shapes. The composition includes at least four figures, each with a distinct pose and character.

At the bottom left of the artwork, there is handwriting that reads "Feininger 1954" and the text "What's the big Idea?".

The artwork is framed, and the frame has a dark green tone. The overall presentation suggests that the image might be a documentation of an artwork or part of an art historical record. The photograph has a slightly grainy texture.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a piece of artwork on paper that appears to be a sketch or conceptual drawing. The drawing features several abstract, geometric shapes and lines, with some areas filled in with yellow and orange watercolor. The shapes are outlined with black ink, and there are some additional lines and marks that give the impression of movement or structure.

In the bottom left corner, there is a signature that reads "Steinberg 1954," indicating that the artist is Saul Steinberg, and the piece was created in 1954. Below the drawing, there is a handwritten phrase that reads "What's the big idea?" which adds a playful or thought-provoking element to the artwork.

The overall composition suggests a blend of abstract art and cartoon-like elements, which is characteristic of Steinberg's style. The use of color and line work creates a dynamic and engaging visual effect.

Qwen

No captions written

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