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Title

Snake

Date

1949-1950

People

Artist: Gerhard Marcks, German 1889 - 1981

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Julia Feininger, BR63.143

Copyright

© Gerhard-Marcks-Stiftung, Bremen, Germany / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Snake

People

Artist: Gerhard Marcks, German 1889 - 1981

Date

1949-1950

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Julia Feininger, BR63.143

Copyright

© Gerhard-Marcks-Stiftung, Bremen, Germany / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

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Reptile 92.3
Calligraphy 76.2
Letter 73.4

Clarifai
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Imagga
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Google
created on 2022-01-23

Handwriting 92.6
Font 84.5
Book 79.6
Writing 73.4
Paper 71.2
Paper product 69.1
Letter 68.3
Document 67.1
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Illustration 60.4
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.8
handwriting 94.7
letter 93.7
document 61.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Document
Snake

Clarifai

Snake
Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Document 99.5%

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

text visuals 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

text, letter 100%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

letter from person to person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a letter from a woman who is writing a letter to her husband

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-23

The image displays a handwritten letter in German on white paper. At the top of the page, there's a small, stylized drawing of a snake. The date and location are written in the upper right corner, indicating it was written on "12 IV 50" (April 12, 1950). The content of the letter starts with a greeting "Mein lieber Feininger!" which means "My dear Feininger!". The handwriting is neat and legible, and the ink is black. The letter seems to cover personal matters, discussing subjects such as art, mentioning someone's wife and daughter, and referring to hanging pictures on the wall. The name "Hoffmann" also appears, potentially referring to a specific individual. The letter ends with a closing statement and is signed off at the bottom with a date that appears to be "19.3./43 F."

Given the historical date on the letter, it may have some historical significance or be associated with known individuals, possibly an artist, given the name Feininger (a known surname of artists) and the references to art and exhibitions within the text. However, without further context, the exact significance and the identities of the people mentioned cannot be determined from the image alone.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-23

The image is of a handwritten letter, dated "Hamburg, 12 N 50." At the top, there is a simple, stylized illustration of a snake. The text appears to be written in German using blue ink. The handwriting is neatly done with a smooth flow, indicating it was likely written with care.

The letter starts with "Mein lieber Feininger!" which translates to "My dear Feininger!". The content mentions someone's location, specifically a balcony in Hamburg, and describes natural elements like elderberry ("Hollunder") and a singing blackbird ("Amsel"). The writer also talks about travels to Manhattan, the speed of return flights, and plans for a trip to the USA.

There is a mention of watercolor paintings ("Aquarelle"), specifically noting the numbers and locations of the paintings, including those given to the writer’s own dealer and general secretary Hoffmann. There is a request for an exhibition in a small venue, and a light humorous notion that 13 is not a favorable number and a suggestion to acquire a few more watercolors to change that count. Lastly, it touches on a matter of sending money to the recipient’s daughter, emphasizing that no watercolors would be sold as agreed.

The letter's informal, yet affectionate tone indicates it is from one friend to another, discussing personal and art-related matters.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-23

The image appears to be a handwritten letter. It contains a drawing of a snake at the top. The letter discusses various topics, mentioning a Hamburger balloon, a Holland glider, and plans for an aquarelle (watercolor painting). The tone of the letter seems friendly and casual. Without identifying any individuals, the letter appears to be written by someone to their "dear Framing" and discusses their shared interests and activities.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-23

This appears to be a handwritten letter in German, dated "Hamburg 12 II 50" at the top. The most striking feature is a decorative illustration of a snake drawn at the top of the page. The snake is rendered in black ink with a crosshatched or diamond pattern on its scales, creating an artistic and stylized look. The letter itself is written in neat cursive handwriting and fills most of the page. Based on the date marking at the bottom (1963.1938), this appears to be a historical document. The text begins with "Mein lieber Feininger!" suggesting this is a personal letter to someone named Feininger. The handwriting appears to be consistent throughout the letter and is written in a flowing, elegant style typical of correspondence from that era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a handwritten letter in German, dated "Hamburg 12 II 50" at the top. The most striking feature is a decorative drawing of a snake at the top of the page, rendered in what appears to be black ink with a crosshatched or diamond pattern on its body. The letter itself is written in a flowing handwriting style and takes up most of the page. The text appears to be discussing watercolor paintings (Aquarelle) and mentions Manhattan and the USA. The letter has a personal, informal tone, beginning with "Mein lieber Feininger!" (My dear Feininger!). The handwriting is neat and legible, written in what appears to be blue or black ink on light-colored paper. The document is labeled "1963.1435" at the bottom, which might be an archival reference number.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image depicts a handwritten letter in German, dated December 12, 1950, featuring a snake illustration at the top.

The letter is written in blue ink on off-white paper, with the date "12.12.50" and the location "Hamburg" in the upper right corner. The text is written in cursive, with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters. The letter appears to be a personal correspondence, as it includes personal details and references to specific events or individuals.

At the top of the page, a black-and-white illustration of a snake is prominently displayed, adding a visual element to the letter. The snake's body is depicted in a wavy motion, with its head turned towards the left side of the page.

Overall, the image presents a unique glimpse into a personal correspondence from the past, offering insight into the writer's thoughts, feelings, and experiences during a specific time period.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-23

The image presents a handwritten letter in German, featuring a snake illustration at the top. The letter is written in blue ink on white paper and includes a date in the upper right corner: "Hamburg 12.11.50." The text is divided into two sections, with the first section consisting of a single sentence that reads, "Mein lieber Feininger!" The second section contains several paragraphs of cursive writing, although the content is not easily readable due to the handwriting style.

At the bottom of the page, there is a small notation that reads "1963.143 F" in gray ink. The overall appearance of the letter suggests that it is an original document from the mid-20th century, possibly written by a German-speaking individual.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image is a handwritten letter written in German. The letter is addressed to someone named Feininger and is dated "Hamburg 12 n 50". The letter begins with "Mein lieber Feininger!" and continues with a message that appears to be discussing art and possibly a transaction involving art pieces. The writer mentions a painting by Feininger, a watercolor, and a Generalsekretar Hoffmann. The letter also mentions the sale of an art piece and sending money to Feininger's daughter. The letter is signed with "1963. 143 F" at the bottom.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

The image appears to be a handwritten letter written in German. The letter is dated December 12, 1950, and is addressed to "Mein lieber Feininger!" The letter is written on a white sheet of paper, and the handwriting is in blue ink. The letter appears to be a personal correspondence, with the writer sharing details about their life and experiences. The letter includes references to various locations, such as Hamburg, Manhattan, and Lyonel Feininger, suggesting that the writer may have been traveling or moving between different places. The letter also mentions an aquarium, suggesting that the writer may have had an interest in aquatic life or perhaps worked in a related field. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the personal life and experiences of the writer, offering a unique perspective on a specific moment in time.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image displays a handwritten letter in German. The letter is written on a pale-colored paper and is adorned with a drawing of a stylized snake at the top. The handwriting is in blue ink and appears to be in a cursive script.

The letter is addressed to "Mein lieber Feininger" (My dear Feininger) and is signed "Hambury 12 v 50." The contents of the letter appear to be a personal communication, possibly discussing the writer's current location and activities, mentioning a planned trip to New York. The letter seems to reference the recipient's artwork, potentially discussing the display or sale of the art.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a scanned letter written in blue ink on off-white paper. At the top of the letter is a stylized black drawing of a snake with a hatched pattern on its body. To the right of the snake is the handwritten location and date: "Hamburg 12 V 50".

Below the snake and date, the letter is written in cursive German. It begins with "Mein lieber Feininger!" (My dear Feininger!). The text continues with expressions of the writer's enjoyment of the Hamburg balcony, the elderflower blooming, and the blackbird singing. The writer mentions a desire to bring some of the art to Manhattan and the feeling of soon being able to visit the USA.

The letter goes on to describe unpacking Feininger's watercolors, and hanging four for the writer's wife and nine for Feininger's daughter. The writer also mentions a gallery exhibition of Lyonel Feininger's work being planned by the art dealer and General Secretary Hoffmann. The letter ends with a promise to send Feininger's daughter some money.

At the very bottom of the image is a faint inscription that reads "1963.143 F". The overall impression is that of a personal letter containing news, arrangements related to art, and sentiments of affection.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a handwritten letter in German, dated December 2, 1950, from Hamburg. Here is a summary of the content:

The writer begins by addressing the recipient as "Mein lieber Feininger" (My dear Feininger). They mention sitting on the balcony of the Hamburger Hof, where the weather is clear and the view is nice. The writer expresses their desire to visit the recipient in Manhattan, mentioning the long flight and the beauty of the view from the airplane. They joke about the possibility of being arrested upon arrival in the USA, as they have no role to play there.

The writer then discusses their watercolors, stating that they have accepted an invitation to exhibit four of them at the Kunsthalle and that General Secretary Hoffmann has seen and praised them. They mention that they will soon have a small exhibition of Lyonel Feininger's works in a small local gallery. The writer also mentions that they still have a few watercolors from before the war and that they have good hopes of selling them, as people are interested in buying watercolors due to their affordability compared to oil paintings.

The letter is signed and dated at the bottom: "1963, 143 F".

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-25

The image shows a handwritten letter on a piece of paper. The letter is written in German. At the top left corner of the letter, there is a black snake drawing. The right side of the letter has the text "Hamburg 12 50" written in a smaller, cursive font. Below the date, the letter begins with "Mein lieber Feininger!" which translates to "My dear Feininger!" The handwriting appears to be in cursive and is neatly written. The letter discusses the sender's return to Hamburg, mentions a trip to the United States, and references some artwork that has been given to a museum. The letter is signed at the bottom with the date "1963.1.143 F."

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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bury
12n50
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Lieher
Feiningee
!
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lun
sihe
ih
schon
wieder
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dem
Hamburger
Balkou,
ler
Holundler
Gliht
und
die
Amesel
singt·
Wie
wars
Grachte
em
paar
dlavon
nåchstes
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Manhatlan
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allex
Ahönheit,
ging
ein
Gischeu
Zu
rasch
,
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Jo
habe
das
Sefihl,
Gald
3ue
Können.
(Kostenspuelen
Jpvinite
nach
U
SA
antreten
34
Gekauntlih
Keine
Rolle
.)
Tah
hahe
Deine
aquarelle
ausgoprackt,
zum
Entziuton
meiner
Frau
meine
4
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diè
Wand
gehangt
nud
Torhter
feir
Generalsekretär
Hoffmann
gegeben
(
der
Die
noch
slreibeu
word).
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will
in
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Kleinen
Lokal
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memon
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eime
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Acurlelluay
Lyonel
Teininger
machou
.
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3
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dumme
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Verkaufs
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gute
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wie
werden
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man
gleih
bischen
Geld
schieken
,aber
vorabredet,
Keinex
er
1963.143
F