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Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphic design (W98); 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, CW2001.970

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphic design (W98); 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, CW2001.970

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-16

Text 99.3
Animal 98.8
Label 97.6
Handwriting 87.6
Art 86.4
Modern Art 78.2
Drawing 74.3
Calligraphy 71.9
Sticker 71.2
Doodle 62.6
Silhouette 58.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

bird 97.6
art 96.9
no person 96.9
painting 96.4
pigeon 96.2
silhouette 94.6
people 93
nature 92.2
woman 92.1
wildlife 91.8
one 90.3
two 88.8
retro 88.5
tattoo 88.4
man 87.7
artistic 86.6
illustration 86
wear 84.1
monochrome 83.5
calligraphy 82.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-16

hook 100
mechanical device 64.2
mechanism 47.8
device 45.7
catch 42
fastener 29.1
black 24
restraint 19.7
metal 18.5
equipment 14.2
silhouette 14.1
design 14.1
object 13.9
art 13.3
symbol 12.8
tool 12.5
steel 12.4
scissors 11.6
sharp 11.4
graphic 10.9
sign 10.5
stethoscope 10.3
health 9.7
icon 9.5
close 9.1
element 9.1
single 9
wire 8.7
cut 8.1
instrument 8
wildlife 8
business 7.9
pattern 7.5
shape 7.5
sport 7.4
decoration 7.3
backgrounds 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-16

Rectangle 83.4
Art 82.7
Font 78.9
Painting 76.5
Office instrument 75.4
Illustration 70.6
Ink 70.6
Drawing 70.2
Visual arts 65.6
Symbol 65.5
Stencil 65.4
Line art 64.3
Circle 62.2
Office supplies 60.3
Sketch 59.3
Graphics 58.6
Paper 54.6
Logo 54.3
Artwork 52.9
Child art 52.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-16

drawing 99.2
sketch 97.5
cartoon 96.8
text 89.2
art 81.3
child art 77.7
silhouette 56.5
abstract 53.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird

Clarifai

Animal

AWS Rekognition

Bird 98.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-16

paintings art 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-16

a bird sitting on top of a sign 49.2%
a close up of a bird 44.4%
a bird that is hanging on a wall 32.3%

Clarifai

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

a drawing of a woman's head.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white drawing of a person with a hat on

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image features an abstract composition created with black ink on a white background. A thick swooping black stroke forms a curvilinear shape that resembles a large, loose "R" or an abstract loop. This dominant stroke intersects a rectangular frame outlined with thin black lines. Portions of the bold stroke extend outside or overlap the rectangle, breaking its geometric structure. Additional small brush strokes and splashes are scattered throughout, adding texture and spontaneity to the design. The overall impression is dynamic and expressive, indicative of gestural abstraction.

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

The image appears to be an abstract artwork featuring bold, black brushstrokes on a white background. The composition includes a mix of curved and angular lines, creating an intriguing visual contrast. A thick, sweeping curve on the left dominates the image, somewhat reminiscent of an abstract letter or symbol. It intersects with other lines, including a roughly rectangular shape toward the bottom half of the artwork. The brushstroke texture is visible, with some areas appearing darker due to the intensity of the ink. The overall style is freeform and expressive, suggesting movement and fluidity.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be an abstract black and white drawing or painting. It features bold, sweeping brushstrokes that form an abstract, organic shape or figure. The shape has a flowing, dynamic quality, with curved and angular lines creating a sense of movement and energy. The overall composition is minimalist and focused on the interplay of positive and negative space, creating a striking visual impact.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This image appears to be a minimalist black ink drawing or calligraphy on a white background. The artwork consists of bold, fluid brushstrokes that create an abstract form within a simple rectangular frame. The main element appears to be a sweeping, curved line that could be interpreted as a stylized letter or symbol. The brushwork shows varying thickness and intensity, suggesting it was created with confident, dynamic movements. The composition has a sense of movement and grace, with the black marks creating a striking contrast against the white paper.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image presents a striking black ink drawing on white paper, characterized by bold, expressive lines and shapes. The composition is dominated by a large, curved line that begins at the top left corner and descends in a smooth, flowing motion to the bottom right corner. This line is accompanied by a smaller, straight line that intersects it at a 90-degree angle, creating a sense of tension and balance.

In the foreground, a series of abstract shapes and lines are scattered across the page, adding depth and visual interest to the composition. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement and energy, as if the lines and shapes are in constant motion.

The background of the image is a plain white paper, which serves to highlight the bold, black lines and shapes. The edges of the paper are slightly rough and uneven, suggesting that the drawing was created using traditional media.

Overall, the image is a powerful example of abstract art, using simple yet effective means to create a complex and engaging visual experience. The use of black ink on white paper creates a high-contrast effect that draws the viewer's eye and invites them to explore the intricate details of the composition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

This image depicts a piece of artwork featuring a large, black, abstract letter "Q" on a white background. The letter is positioned in the center of the image, with its tail extending downward and to the right. It appears to be painted or drawn with a brush, as evidenced by the visible brushstrokes and texture.

The letter "Q" is surrounded by a simple black line drawing of a square, which adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the composition. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold black lines standing out against the clean white background.

The image has a rough, handmade quality to it, suggesting that it may be a sketch or study rather than a finished work of art. The edges of the paper are visible, giving the impression that the image is a physical object rather than a digital creation.

Overall, this image is a striking example of abstract art, using simple shapes and lines to create a visually appealing composition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white drawing featuring abstract shapes and lines. The artwork is composed of thick, bold lines that create a dynamic and fluid composition. The central element appears to be a large, curved shape resembling a stylized letter "R," with a smaller, similarly shaped form attached to it. These shapes are interconnected by a series of lines that flow from one form to another, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The lines vary in thickness, adding to the dynamic quality of the piece. The background is plain white, which highlights the bold black lines and shapes, making them stand out prominently. The overall effect is a modern, abstract piece that evokes a sense of energy and motion.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a monochromatic artwork featuring a bold, abstract design on a white background. The central element of the artwork is a large, stylized letter "R" in black, which appears to be in motion, giving it a dynamic and energetic feel. The letter "R" is composed of thick, flowing lines that create a sense of movement and fluidity. The design is accompanied by smaller, abstract shapes and lines that add depth and complexity to the overall composition. The artwork has a modern and minimalist aesthetic, with a focus on bold shapes and clean lines.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

The image is a minimalist abstract composition in black and white. It features bold, sweeping black lines against a white background. The main element appears to be a large, stylized "R" shape, formed with thick, flowing brushstrokes. This "R" is partially enclosed or juxtaposed within a simple, black-lined rectangle. There are also a few smaller, isolated black shapes that seem to float near the top, adding to the abstract quality of the piece. The edges of the paper appear to be rough, indicating it might be an original artwork.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

The image is a black and white abstract art piece. It features bold, calligraphic-style brushstrokes in black against a white background. The main element appears to be a large, swooping "R" shape that dominates the left side of the composition. This shape is thick and bold, and it's intertwined with other abstract strokes and lines.

A thin, black rectangular outline is present, creating a frame-like effect around the lower right portion of the central design. There are also a few smaller, isolated black strokes scattered around the main design. The piece has a raw, spontaneous feel, as if it was created with quick, expressive brushstrokes.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts an abstract artwork created with black ink on a white background. The piece features bold, dynamic lines and shapes that give a sense of movement and fluidity.

Key elements of the artwork include:

  1. A large, looping stroke that dominates the upper left portion of the image.
  2. A thick, curved line extending diagonally from the upper left to the lower right, creating a sense of depth and perspective.
  3. A rectangular shape in the lower right corner, outlined in black, which adds structure to the composition.
  4. Several smaller, irregular lines and splotches scattered throughout, contributing to the overall abstract nature of the piece.

The artwork appears to be executed in a gestural, expressive style, possibly influenced by calligraphy or abstract expressionism. The use of black and white creates a stark contrast, emphasizing the forms and lines within the composition.

Qwen

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