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Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphic design (W99); verso: Calligraphic design

Date

c. 1961

People

Artist: Christopher Wilmarth, American 1943 - 1987

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Christopher Wilmarth Archive, Gift of Susan Wilmarth-Rabineau, CW2001.966

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphic design (W99); verso: Calligraphic design

People

Artist: Christopher Wilmarth, American 1943 - 1987

Date

c. 1961

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, The Christopher Wilmarth Archive, Gift of Susan Wilmarth-Rabineau, CW2001.966

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-16

Text 94.2
Animal 90.8
Art 87.6
Mammal 86.1
Pet 86.1
Modern Art 84.6
Silhouette 84
Human 82.1
Advertisement 62.1
Stencil 59.1
Drawing 58
Poster 55.9
Wall 55.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

silhouette 99
art 98.7
no person 98.4
people 97.1
painting 95.9
monochrome 94.6
man 93.4
graphic design 92
graffiti 92
fall 92
illustration 91.8
nature 91.5
winter 91.3
fish 90.9
cat 90.9
vector 90.2
outline 90.1
woman 87.9
hanging 87.7
shadow 85.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-16

dance 65.4
silhouette 52.2
art 39.8
black 28.5
creation 26.3
sport 22.1
people 21.8
action 19.5
fun 19.5
jumping 19.3
dancer 17.7
dancing 17.4
hook 16.6
silhouettes 16.5
jump 16.3
outline 16.1
body 16
figure 15.4
activity 15.2
design 15.2
exercise 14.5
pose 14.5
man 14.1
person 13.7
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high 13
youth 12.8
symbol 12.1
human 12
graphics 11.7
movement 11.3
icon 11.1
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shape 10.4
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sports 9.2
male 9.2
drawing 9.2
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women 8.7
training 8.3
happy 8.1
collection 8.1
game 8
posing 8
ballet 7.9
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adult 7.8
men 7.7
elegance 7.6
sign 7.5
clip art 7.4
form 7.4
equipment 7.4
artwork 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-16

Font 83.5
Art 82.7
Rectangle 82.6
Handwriting 72.6
Symbol 72
Drawing 68.4
Illustration 67.8
Ink 67
Logo 65.4
Visual arts 64.8
Stencil 63.8
Graphics 62.1
Line art 58.3
Graphic design 55.1
Painting 54.6
Fin 52.5
Number 50.7
Silhouette 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-16

drawing 97.5
sketch 91.8
text 86.5
cartoon 73.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Cat
Person

Clarifai

Animal

AWS Rekognition

Bird 90.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-16

paintings art 93.8%
nature landscape 4.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-16

a flock of birds flying in the sky 41.1%
a flock of birds 41%
a flock of birds flying in the air 39.8%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

a black and white drawing of a cat.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a sign that says qrw on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

This image depicts an abstract painting or drawing featuring bold, black brushstrokes on a white background. The strokes curve and sweep dynamically, creating shapes reminiscent of suggestive lettering or calligraphy. The brushstrokes vary in texture, some appearing smooth and solid, while others show faded or uneven edges as if ink is absorbing into the paper. The overall composition is minimalistic, allowing the focus to remain on the stark contrast between the black ink and the white background. The paper edges are slightly irregular, giving it a hand-torn appearance, which adds a raw, organic feel to the artwork.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image features an abstract composition on a roughly textured and somewhat irregularly edged piece of white paper. Bold, black brushstrokes dominate the left and lower parts of the image, creating a striking contrast with the white background. The main brushstroke on the left forms a broad, sweeping curve, somewhat resembling a large, stylized letter "Q". Smaller, jagged, and irregular black shapes and lines appear to the right and below the main curve, adding to the abstract nature of the artwork. The ink seems to have a slight variation in intensity and thickness, suggesting the use of a wet brushwork technique. There is also a small black smudge towards the top right corner and bottom edges of the paper look slightly torn or frayed.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be an abstract black and white artwork. It consists of various organic, flowing shapes and lines in black against a white background. The shapes have a fluid, expressive quality, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The composition is balanced and visually striking, with the bold contrasting tones adding to the overall visual impact. This abstract artwork seems to be focused on exploring the interplay of form, line, and negative space rather than depicting any specific subject matter.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This appears to be a minimalist black and white artwork featuring the letter "R" in a bold, calligraphic style. The letter is rendered in solid black ink or paint against a white background, with fluid, curved strokes that give it a dynamic, artistic quality. The style suggests it was created with broad brushstrokes or a similar tool that allows for varying line thickness and expressive mark-making. The composition is simple but striking, with the letter appearing to have a slight forward lean or italic slant to it.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a piece of white paper with a torn edge, featuring a black abstract design. The design consists of various shapes, including a large loop, a long, curved line, and several smaller, irregularly shaped forms. The shapes are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some overlapping or touching each other.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which provides a neutral contrast to the white paper and black design. Overall, the image appears to be a simple yet striking example of abstract art, with clean lines and bold shapes that create a sense of visual interest and tension.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image presents a striking composition of black ink on a white background, characterized by a large, cursive letter "Q" and several smaller, abstract shapes.

  • The large, cursive letter "Q" dominates the left side of the image, its bold strokes and fluid curves creating a sense of movement and energy.
    • The letter is rendered in a deep, rich black ink that provides excellent contrast against the white background.
    • The cursive style of the letter adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.
  • Several smaller, abstract shapes are scattered throughout the image, each one unique and expressive in its own right.
    • These shapes range from simple, geometric forms to more complex, organic designs.
    • They are also rendered in the same deep black ink as the letter "Q", creating a sense of cohesion and unity within the composition.
  • The background of the image is a clean, crisp white, providing a neutral backdrop for the bold, expressive marks of the ink.
    • The white background helps to emphasize the texture and tactility of the ink, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the composition.
    • It also creates a sense of simplicity and clarity, allowing the viewer to focus on the beauty and emotion of the artwork.

Overall, the image is a powerful exploration of line, shape, and texture, showcasing the artist's skill and creativity in a bold and expressive way.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a monochromatic artwork on a white background, featuring various abstract shapes and lines. The dominant feature is a large, curved shape resembling a letter "Q" or "O" with a tail extending to the right. This shape is thick and bold, with a solid black color. Below this, there are two smaller, elongated shapes that appear to be connected to the main shape, forming a dynamic and flowing composition. The lines and shapes are somewhat fluid and irregular, suggesting a spontaneous or expressive artistic process. The overall effect is minimalist yet striking, with the stark contrast between the black shapes and the white background drawing attention to the form and movement within the artwork.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image features an abstract painting on a white background. The painting is composed of various black shapes and lines that appear to be made with ink or paint. The shapes are irregular and appear to be flowing and dynamic, with some of them having a slightly blurry effect. The painting seems to be inspired by the style of Chinese calligraphy, with the use of bold, sweeping strokes and a sense of movement. The overall effect is one of spontaneity and freedom, with the artist's hand guiding the brush in a fluid and expressive manner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The image is an abstract piece of art, featuring bold black brushstrokes on a white background. The composition is dynamic and somewhat fragmented, with various shapes and lines scattered across the surface.

In the upper left, a large, curving stroke resembles a stylized question mark or a slightly deformed number "2." From it, several thick lines extend diagonally downwards. These lines vary in width and density, suggesting the use of different brush techniques or varying pressure.

Additional black shapes are scattered around the composition, including a small triangle in the lower left and other amorphous forms that add to the abstract nature of the piece.

The overall impression is one of movement and spontaneity, with the strong contrast between the black and white enhancing the visual impact of the strokes. The rough edges of the paper add to the raw, unfinished feel of the artwork.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

The image presents a minimalist, abstract composition in black ink on a white paper. The focus is on a series of bold, black brushstrokes that appear to have been applied with ink.

The dominant element is a large, calligraphic-like shape at the top left, reminiscent of a stylized "R" or a looping curve. Adjacent to it, there are other brushstrokes that appear to be flowing down, creating a sense of movement. The arrangement of the strokes is dynamic, with some strokes overlapping and varying in thickness and density. These strokes hint at a hand reaching downwards or a fluid, gestural action. There are a few smaller, isolated black shapes dotted across the picture space.

The paper itself has a slightly torn or rough edge, suggesting the artwork might be an original piece or a study. The stark contrast between the black ink and the white paper emphasizes the forms and adds to the overall visual impact. The piece conveys a sense of spontaneity and expressiveness due to the gestural quality of the brushstrokes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image shows a piece of art on a white background. The artwork consists of bold, black brush strokes that appear to be abstract in nature. The strokes are thick and have a calligraphic quality, suggesting they were created with a brush and ink. The brush strokes vary in thickness and direction, creating a dynamic and expressive composition. The overall style is reminiscent of East Asian calligraphy or abstract expressionist painting. The edges of the paper are slightly torn, giving it a raw and unfinished look.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

The image appears to be a monochromatic artwork featuring abstract, fluid black shapes on a white background. The shapes vary in size, form, and orientation, with some resembling elongated curves, loops, and irregular geometric forms. The largest shape dominates the upper-left portion of the frame, curving downward and to the right. Smaller shapes are scattered across the rest of the canvas, with some appearing as broken or fragmented forms. The overall style suggests a dynamic and expressive abstract composition, possibly created with ink or a similar medium. The edges of the paper are slightly frayed, adding a sense of rawness and authenticity to the piece.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This abstract black-and-white illustration features bold, organic shapes that seem to flow and intertwine across the white background. The forms are irregular and appear to have been created using a thick, expressive brushstroke technique. The shapes vary in size and direction, with some appearing to connect or overlap while others stand alone. There is a sense of movement and dynamism in the composition, as if the shapes are floating or drifting in space. The edges of the paper are slightly torn or uneven, adding to the raw, handcrafted feel of the artwork.