Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphy sheet (W121)

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, CW2001.971

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Human Generated Data

Title

Calligraphy: Calligraphy sheet (W121)

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, CW2001.971

Copyright

© Estate of Christopher Wilmarth

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-16

Text 98.2
Art 92.2
Handwriting 89.4
Calligraphy 88.2
Modern Art 74.3
Drawing 66.1
Label 63.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 98.4
art 95.1
nature 94.9
paper 94.6
retro 94.6
dirty 93.5
wood 92.9
fall 92.7
one 92.2
wear 91.7
people 89.8
old 89.4
bird 88.9
winter 88.4
vintage 87.1
invertebrate 86.3
design 85.8
snow 85.4
tree 84.8
leaf 84.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-16

drink 38.4
tea 33.4
brown 33.1
herb 29.5
food 28.9
cone 28.7
coffee 28.6
bean 28.4
close 26.8
aroma 25.4
dry 24.1
dried 23.1
crop 22.6
beverage 22.1
ingredient 22
caffeine 21.3
beans 21.3
cup 21.1
seed 20.7
flavor 20
plant 20
heap 19.7
closeup 19.5
spice 19.3
organic 19.3
roasted 19.1
healthy 18.9
black 18.6
breakfast 18.6
espresso 18.1
texture 18.1
hot 17.6
aromatic 17.3
morning 17.2
leaf 17.1
culture 17.1
mug 16.4
herbal 16.2
gourmet 15.3
grain 15.2
agriculture 14.9
mocha 14.7
cappuccino 14.7
seeds 14.5
natural 13.4
dark 13.4
china 13.2
taste 13
roast 12.5
textured 12.3
leaves 12.3
pile 12.2
scented 11.7
traditional 11.6
decoration 11.5
hook 11.1
cinnamon 10.8
addiction 10.6
seasoning 10.6
strainer 10.6
backgrounds 10.5
japan 10.5
cooking 10.5
east 10.3
fastener 10
tasty 10
delicious 9.9
brew 9.8
spices 9.7
diet 9.7
medicine 9.7
harvest 9.4
fresh 9.2
refreshment 9.1
color 8.9
spoon 8.9
latte 8.8
nobody 8.6
freshness 8.3
raw 8
cumin 8
stick 7.9
chain mail 7.9
grind 7.9
glass 7.8
ingredients 7.6
smoke 7.4
backdrop 7.4
still 7.4
many 7.4
meal 7.3
detail 7.2
kitchen 7.2
filter 7.1
life 7

Google
created on 2022-01-16

Rectangle 85.9
Font 81.2
Art 76.8
Drawing 66.2
Visual arts 64.4
Pattern 62.3
Ink 56.1
Paper product 55.9
Artwork 55.1
Paper 52
Graphic design 51.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-16

drawing 95.3
art 90
text 77.6
sketch 73.4
handwriting 65.5
design 55.6
vegetable 7.7

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-24
Gender Male, 77.4%
Calm 68.1%
Fear 21.9%
Sad 3.5%
Disgusted 1.9%
Surprised 1.8%
Happy 1.4%
Angry 0.8%
Confused 0.7%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-16

a close up of a box 28.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a drawing of a square shaped object with a square shape -100%

Google Gemini

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

The artwork consists of stylized calligraphy or letterforms arranged densely in the upper portion of a rectangular shape drawn in pencil on a white background. Below the calligraphy, there is a pencil sketch of two overlapping circles within the rectangular shape, suggesting a foundational drawing for an apple or similar fruit-like form.

The calligraphy appears to be executed in brown ink with varied thickness and texture, and it fills the upper section of the outlined rectangle. The strokes are overlapping and abstracted, making it difficult to discern any specific words or messages.

The pencil sketch provides a structural framework, and it is drawn with light strokes that are still visible but not overpowering. There are also some small spots or splatters of color (brown and red) scattered around the artwork.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a piece of abstract artwork that appears to be a mix of calligraphy and geometric elements. It's a monochromatic piece, primarily using brown ink on a white background. The style is suggestive of a more traditional East-Asian aesthetic due to the brush strokes and the use of ink.

Key Elements:

  • Calligraphy: The most prominent feature is a dense arrangement of calligraphic strokes. The strokes are dark brown, and appear to be done with a brush. There is a sense of depth as some strokes overlap and are layered. The letters are closely arranged together.
  • Geometric Structure: Beneath the calligraphy, there is an implied structure marked by a square and two circles. The line quality suggests this area was drawn in pencil or a similar medium, giving it a much more linear and geometric feel, acting as a support to the calligraphy.
  • Ink Splatters: There are some scattered brown and red ink splatters around the page, adding texture and an unpolished quality to the artwork.

Style and Composition:

The composition is somewhat balanced, with the calligraphy dominating the center of the page. The geometric elements are simple and act as a base, the ink splatters are strategically placed to give the piece some movement. The overall aesthetic leans toward abstraction, with the focus on the interplay between the calligraphic forms and the supporting elements.