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Human Generated Data

Title

"Train Ride" cover: photomechanical relief block

Date

1971

People

Artist: Joe Brainard, American 1942 - 1994

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sarah-Ann and Werner H. Kramarsky, 2002.263

Human Generated Data

Title

"Train Ride" cover: photomechanical relief block

People

Artist: Joe Brainard, American 1942 - 1994

Date

1971

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Sarah-Ann and Werner H. Kramarsky, 2002.263

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-03

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-03

art 99
illustration 98.7
retro 98.6
old 97.8
texture 97.6
vintage 97.3
wall 95.9
design 95.4
desktop 93.7
dirty 93.6
text 93
sooty 92.7
antique 90.8
decoration 89.3
urban 89
margin 88.8
no person 87.8
picture frame 87.5
ancient 85.4
sign 85.3

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

doormat 100
mat 82.3
floor cover 63.2
covering 44
graffito 37.6
old 32.8
vintage 31.5
texture 30.6
decoration 29.3
retro 26.2
aged 23.5
paper 22.8
grunge 22.2
antique 19.9
letter 19.3
dirty 19
empty 18.9
surface 17.6
rough 17.3
ancient 17.3
stamp 16
text 15.7
weathered 15.2
material 15.2
postmark 14.8
blank 14.6
mail 14.4
canvas 14.2
design 14.1
wall 13.8
wallpaper 13.8
color 13.4
art 13.2
textured 13.2
pattern 13
postage 12.8
postal 12.8
border 12.7
stained 12.5
parchment 12.5
backgrounds 12.2
note 12
philately 10.9
frame 10.8
colorful 10.8
history 10.7
decay 10.6
tile 10.3
number 10.3
paint 10
collection 9.9
sign 9.8
messy 9.7
stain 9.6
obsolete 9.6
post 9.5
rusty 9.5
age 9.5
grungy 9.5
sheet 9.4
space 9.3
decorative 9.2
philatelic 8.9
circa 8.9
cardboard 8.6
yellow 8.6
close 8.6
document 8.4
national 8.2
brown 8.1
symbol 8.1
metal 8.1
detail 8.1
country 7.9
correspondence 7.8
letters 7.7
torn 7.7
board 7.7
layers 7.7
spotted 7.7
aging 7.7
international 7.6
worn 7.6
damaged 7.6
poster 7.6
book 7.5
sport 7.4
backdrop 7.4
global 7.3
school 7.2
currency 7.2
world 7.1
travel 7
nobody 7

Google
created on 2021-04-03

Publication 83
Font 82.3
Aqua 80.4
Rectangle 73.8
Pattern 73.1
Paper 71.9
Book cover 71.6
Illustration 71.1
Art 71.1
Book 70
Paper product 64.8
History 63.2
Electric blue 59.8
Circle 59.3
Drawing 57
Visual arts 54.8
Terrestrial animal 50.7

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

text 99.4
map 98.3
screenshot 92.3
sign 74.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Poster

Clarifai

Poster 86.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

paintings art 45.3%
pets animals 20.3%
events parties 17.2%
text visuals 11.1%
food drinks 3%
interior objects 1.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-04-03

a sign on the side of a building 88.1%
a close up of a sign 88%
a sign on the side of the street 81.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-27

a photograph of a train ride on a train track with a train on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-09

a blue and black book with a train on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This image features an embossed printing plate likely used for creating a design in print. The design includes stylized elements of a train, with a locomotive pulling rectangular train cars depicted in blue. Above the train, there's a speech bubble with the inverted text "TRAIN RIDE" in blue, suggesting the plate was meant to transfer the design onto a surface in reverse for readability. Surrounding the train, there are additional decorative elements, including rectangular patterns and a circular shape labeled with inverted text reading "RED" and "PERFICIAN." The material's surface appears worn or aged, showing marks and scratches across the design.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image displays a print block with an engraving that depicts a simplistic illustration of a train. The illustration includes a train engine and a carriage depicted in a stylized, geometric form. The train engine is on the right, followed by a train carriage with rectangular windows. Above the train, there is a cloud-like puff of smoke with the text "TRAIN RIDE" in capital letters. The lettering is a mirror image, suggesting that this block is used for printing. The overall color scheme is a combination of blue and a grayish metallic tone, with the blue highlighting the train and several segments of the block. The reverse text and high-contrast design indicate that this block would be pressed onto paper or another surface to create a print of the image in the correct orientation. There are additional decorative elements, such as bordered patterns and a circular element at the bottom labeled with reverse text that seems to read "PERFORATE".

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be an abstract, textured artwork featuring various geometric shapes and patterns in shades of blue and gray. The central element is a large, stylized speech bubble or thought cloud with the text "RIDE RIGHT" prominently displayed. The surrounding shapes and forms suggest a cityscape or industrial landscape, with elements resembling buildings, trains, and other architectural or mechanical features. The overall composition has a bold, graphic quality with a mix of organic and geometric elements.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be a printing plate or letterpress block with a blue-tinted design. The image shows what looks like a layout or template with various geometric shapes, text elements, and patterns. The plate has both raised and recessed areas, which is typical for printing blocks, with the blue areas likely representing the parts that would receive ink. There are some circular elements, rectangular patterns along the bottom, and what appears to be text or lettering in the upper portion. The overall texture is metallic or stone-like, with a weathered or aged appearance in the gray/silver areas contrasting with the blue sections.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a weathered, blue and gray metal plate with the words "TRAIN RIDE" in the top-left corner. The plate features various shapes and designs, including a train, a cloud, and a circle with illegible text. The overall appearance suggests that the plate may have been used for a children's play area or a similar purpose.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a faded, blue and gray illustration of a train ride ticket. The ticket features a prominent "TRAIN RIDE" logo in blue text, situated within a circular bubble. Below this, a train is depicted, accompanied by a cloud of smoke. The train is shown in motion, with its wheels and carriages visible.

In the top-left corner, a rectangular section displays a pattern of wavy lines and rectangles. Adjacent to this is a square section with a blue background and a darker blue border. A large blue rectangle is situated in the top-right corner, while a smaller blue rectangle is located in the bottom-right corner. The background of the ticket is gray, with a subtle border around the edges. The overall design suggests that this is an old ticket, possibly from a train ride or amusement park attraction.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a vintage-style, rectangular print, likely from an old book or magazine cover. The print is predominantly blue and gray, with a detailed, intricate design. In the center, there is a stylized train with smoke emerging from the chimney, indicating motion. The words "RAILROAD" are prominently displayed in a stylized, bold font, positioned above the train. Below the train, there is a circular emblem with additional text, possibly a logo or a company name. The background features a series of small, rectangular boxes arranged in a grid pattern, adding to the vintage aesthetic. The overall composition suggests a theme of transportation or industry.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a rectangular object, possibly a sign or a plaque, with a blue and brown color scheme. The object features a rectangular shape with rounded edges. The upper part of the object contains a speech bubble with the words "TRAIN RIDE" written inside. The lower part of the object features a train design with the word "TRAIN" written on it. The object appears to be made of metal and has a vintage or antique appearance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

Here's a description of the image:

This image depicts what appears to be a vintage printing block or plate, possibly for a poster or advertisement. It's rectangular in shape with a gray, somewhat textured surface. The design features a blue color used to highlight the elements of the image, which include:

  • "TRAIN RIDE" in reverse letters: This text is prominently featured, likely intended to appear the correct way when printed.
  • A train and carriages: A stylized image of a train with carriages are included.
  • Decorative elements: There are other decorative shapes and lines that surround the main elements, with an overall art-deco style.

The block shows signs of wear and age, as well as areas of missing paint or surface. This suggests it was used and may have a history of use.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

The image shows a plate for printing with a "Train Ride" theme, rendered in an art deco style. The plate is primarily gray with recessed blue accents that would hold ink. At the top, the words "TRAIN RIDE" are stacked within a circular shape. Underneath, stylized steam rises from a train engine, which is followed by passenger cars. At the bottom, there's a radio or console with vertical lines on one side and a circular dial on the other. The entire design is framed by a patterned border, adding to the vintage aesthetic of the plate.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a metal printing plate used for letterpress printing. The design on the plate features a train with steam billowing from its smokestack. The text "TRAIN RIDE" is prominently displayed in a circular shape above the train. The train itself is detailed with wheels, a locomotive, and passenger cars. The background includes some abstract elements and patterns, and the entire design is framed with a decorative border. The plate has a blue tint, likely from the ink or coating used in the printing process. This type of plate is used to transfer the design onto paper during the printing process.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-19

This image appears to be an artistic or conceptual design, possibly a piece of digital art or a print, with a retro or vintage aesthetic. It features a stylized abstract representation of a train. The words "Train Ride" are prominently displayed at the top in a circular shape. Below the text, the design includes abstract shapes that resemble train wheels in a teal blue color. The background is predominantly gray with intricate patterns and textures, giving it a tactile, almost embossed look. There are also teal accents and some text that reads "RED BEERIGAN," which may be part of the design or a detail added to the piece. The overall style is modern yet evokes a sense of nostalgia.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-19

This image is an abstract and stylized representation of a train ride. The artwork is predominantly in shades of gray and teal, giving it a metallic and industrial feel. The design features various geometric shapes and patterns that evoke the imagery of a train and its environment.

At the top, there is a circular element with the words "TRAIN RIDE" written in a stylized font. Below this, the central part of the image is a silhouette of a person with a cigarette in their mouth, possibly symbolizing a traveler or passenger. The person's head is tilted back, and the smoke from the cigarette forms a cloud that blends into the background.

Below the figure, there are shapes that resemble train tracks and a train itself. The train is composed of stylized, interconnected rectangles and squares, with one of the rectangles having a circular element in the center, possibly representing a train wheel or a part of the engine.

The overall composition is abstract and geometric, with a sense of movement and industrial design. The use of negative space and the interplay of shapes and lines create a dynamic and engaging visual experience.

Text analysis

Amazon

HIAAT
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acp
MADTAIGE
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SQ18

Google

MANT
MANT