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Human Generated Data

Title

Air Mail

Date

1977

People

Artist: Taniguchi Shigeru, Japanese 1948 -

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the Clow-Rozier Family, M24949

Human Generated Data

Title

Air Mail

People

Artist: Taniguchi Shigeru, Japanese 1948 -

Date

1977

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the Clow-Rozier Family, M24949

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-03

Envelope 98.7
Human 97.6
Person 97.6
Mail 96
Postcard 71.8
Advertisement 65.1
Poster 65.1
Text 63.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-03

map 95.5
paper 94.5
travel 92.7
card 91.2
document 90.4
business 90.2
margin 86.7
text 86.4
sketch 84.2
symbol 84.2
no person 83.2
city 81.8
illustration 81.4
country 81.2
graph 80.8
technology 80.7
painting 80.6
chalk out 80.5
ball-shaped 78.5
sign 77.4

Imagga
created on 2019-11-03

envelope 100
container 100
paper 33.7
money 33.2
finance 32.1
currency 29.6
cash 25.6
business 23.7
dollar 21.4
old 20.2
banking 19.3
investment 19.3
bill 18.1
wealth 18
vintage 17.4
retro 17.2
bank 17
card 17
financial 16.9
map 16.3
note 14.7
exchange 14.3
savings 14
antique 13.9
letter 13.8
design 13.5
ancient 13
loan 12.5
blank 12
grunge 11.9
message 11.9
dollars 11.6
us 11.6
hand 11.4
document 11.1
bills 10.7
hundred 10.7
mail 10.5
success 10.5
texture 10.4
stock 10.3
close 10.3
stamp 9.9
sign 9.8
debt 9.6
office 9.6
payment 9.6
thumbtack 9.3
page 9.3
economy 9.3
stack 9.2
frame 9.2
world 8.9
gamble 8.8
gambling 8.8
paying 8.7
banknote 8.7
geography 8.7
education 8.7
drawing 8.6
pen 8.5
buy 8.5
packet 8.4
color 8.3
aged 8.1
stamps 7.9
postmark 7.9
postage 7.9
ten 7.9
economics 7.8
mortgage 7.8
cards 7.8
table 7.8
tax 7.8
rate 7.8
pay 7.7
package 7.5
art 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-03

Yellow 93
Text 89.7
Art 80
Illustration 74.4
Paper 65.5
Graphic design 58.4
Paper product 53.3

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-03

text 99.9
handwriting 95.1
map 94.7
drawing 92
cartoon 76
child art 75.7
stationary 66.6
envelope 60.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Microsoft

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 32
Gender Male

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster
Person 97.6%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a postcard with a postcard on it -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

The image features a mixed-media art piece with a yellowish-brown package prominently displayed at its center. The package is wrapped in twine and appears to be an old, worn-out envelope or parcel. It has multiple labels and stamps, indicating it was sent via air mail. The primary address on the package is handwritten and somewhat difficult to read, but it is addressed to "Mr. Deguchi" or possibly "Mr. Dietrich" in Tokyo, Japan.

Surrounding the package are various abstract elements, including scribbles, symbols, and small illustrations. In the lower left corner, there is a circular cutout containing a black-and-white face with a yellow stripe over the eyes, which adds a graphic, almost graffiti-like quality to the image. The background is a muted gray with subtle hints of blue and other colors, peppered with random marks and textures, creating a sense of depth and complexity.

Text elements, such as "OBJECT" and "Air Mail," are sporadically placed around the composition, contributing to the collage-like effect of the piece. The artwork includes a small label at the bottom right corner with the name "Glenn" and a date that appears to be from 1981. Overall, it gives an impression of a layered, enigmatic piece that combines elements of mail art, collage, and abstract illustration.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

The image shows an artwork that resembles a collage or mixed-media piece. It features a central element that looks like a worn, yellow envelope with "AIR MAIL" indicated on it. The envelope has a variety of postage stamps and markings, suggesting that it may have been sent from different locations or has a travel history.

Affixed to the envelope are a few postage stamps and what appear to be a couple of small, black-and-white photographs. A blue airmail sticker partially covers one of the photos. There are strings attached to certain elements—like the photos and parts of the envelope—which extend to various parts of the image and connect to small text boxes or symbols that provide further context or narrative, though these are not readable in the image provided.

The background is a muted gray color with what seem to be random marks, doodles, smudges, and perhaps ink splatters, contributing to a sense of chaos or unorganized thought. On the perimeter of the artwork, the word "OBJECT" is repeated multiple times in a bold, black font, oriented to the sides of the piece, suggesting a theme or title.

At a bottom corner, there is a mark indicating "ED" and a fraction which commonly signifies a limited-edition print number, though the actual numbers are not clear in this image. Additionally, there is a signature at the bottom right, but due to the nature of the image, I cannot identify the artist or provide any specific details about them.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a collage or mixed media artwork depicting an airmail envelope. The envelope is prominently featured in the center of the composition, with a yellow background and various markings, stamps, and other elements surrounding it. The envelope is addressed to "MR. YVICHI" at a location in Japan. The overall visual style of the artwork suggests an experimental or artistic approach, with splatters, scribbles, and other abstract elements incorporated into the design.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This is an artistic composition featuring an air mail envelope or package as the central focus. The piece appears to be a mixed media artwork with a yellow/gold colored mail parcel against a grey background. The envelope is addressed to someone in Tokyo, Japan, and has an "AIR MAIL" designation at the top. There are what appear to be postage stamps and other postal markings visible on the piece. Around the central envelope are various design elements including yellow scratches or marks, small symbols, and text elements. Blue elements, possibly labels or postal markings, are also visible on the piece. The overall composition has a collage-like quality with various layers and textures. The corners of the artwork are marked with small yellow corner elements, and there appears to be text or markings saying "OBJECT" along the edges.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a mixed media collage artwork. At the center is a yellowed, worn envelope or package addressed to "Mr. Peechi" in Japan from someone named "Shimpei Yoshii". The package has various postage stamps and labels on it indicating it was sent by airmail.

Surrounding the central envelope motif are various graffiti-style markings, doodles and stickers, giving an urban street art aesthetic. The background has a grungy, weathered gray appearance with splatters and smudges.

Overall, the collage seems to juxtapose the battered, vintage postal material with contemporary graffiti elements to create an interesting contrast and composition that plays with ideas of communication and the passage of time. The style evokes a youthful, rebellious spirit through its purposefully rough and layered visual approach.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a piece of artwork featuring a yellow air mail envelope with a white label and various stamps and stickers attached to it. The envelope is centered in the image, with a white label that has handwritten text in black ink, including the address "MR. DECHI" and the city "TOKYO". The envelope also features several stamps and stickers, including a blue diamond-shaped stamp and a small black-and-white photo.

Surrounding the envelope are various other elements, including a yellow scribble, a blue rectangle with illegible text, and a small black-and-white illustration of a person's head. The background of the image is a light gray color, with a darker gray border around the edges. There are also several words and phrases written in white text throughout the image, including "OBJECT", "NAME", and "GENERAL".

Overall, the image appears to be a mixed-media artwork that combines different textures and materials to create a visually interesting and complex composition. The use of stamps and stickers adds a sense of playfulness and experimentation to the piece, while the handwritten text and illustrations suggest a more personal and introspective approach.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a piece of artwork that resembles a collage, featuring a yellow envelope with a white label and various other elements. The envelope is positioned centrally in the image, with the label bearing handwritten text that appears to be an address. The label also includes a blue stamp and a black rectangle with the words "AIR MAIL" written in white.

Surrounding the envelope are several other objects, including a blue tag, a small photograph, and a few pieces of paper with illegible text. The background of the image is a light gray color, with a darker gray border around the edges. The overall effect is one of a mixed-media artwork that combines different textures and colors to create a visually interesting piece.

It's worth noting that the image may be a digital representation of a physical artwork, rather than an actual photograph of the artwork itself. This could be due to the fact that the image appears to have been edited or manipulated in some way, with certain elements appearing more prominent or highlighted than others.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image shows a yellow envelope with a blue border that is wrapped in white rope and has a blue tag on the right side. It has the words "AIR MAIL" written on it. The envelope is placed on a gray background with black text that reads "OBJECT" in the upper left corner and "NAME" in the lower right corner. There are also some black lines and numbers on the background.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image is a mixed-media artwork by artist Robert Gober. It features a yellow envelope with the words "AIR MAIL" written on it. The envelope is tied with a yellow string and has a blue tag with the words "Mr. Deanchi" on it. The envelope is placed on a gray background with some text and a drawing of a person. The drawing of the person is on a white circle with the words "OBJECT" written on it. The artwork also has a blue tag with the words "AIR MAIL" on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

The artwork is a mixed-media piece, likely a print, featuring a central composition of a yellow envelope with various elements layered onto a muted gray background. The envelope is partially torn, revealing a glimpse of a photograph. It has been addressed to "MR. DUCHI" in Tokyo, Japan, with an address from "SHIN NIHON 20KEI CO." The envelope is secured with twine, and various other elements are attached, including stamps, a blue tag, and a blue diamond-shaped stamp.

Around the envelope, there are scattered elements:

  • Handwritten notes, symbols, and text, including "OBJECT" in a large font.
  • Splatter marks and other graphical accents.
  • Small circular elements with images, one depicting a portrait with yellow-tinted glasses.

The overall feel is reminiscent of collage and combines elements of mail art, pop art, and possibly surrealism. The color palette is muted with a focus on the yellow of the envelope and the surrounding gray background. The artist's name is at the bottom right.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a mixed media collage or print, possibly a screenprint or lithograph, with various elements combined in a complex composition. The central element is a textured, yellow-toned envelope with the text "AIR MAIL" printed on it. The envelope is addressed to "MR. DUCHI" with an address in Tokyo, Japan. It also includes stamps, a blue diamond shape, and is tied with white string. A torn photograph of a baby is attached to the envelope as well, secured by the same string and a blue tag.

The background is a grayish-blue color with splatters, abstract markings, and text scattered across the surface. Words like "OBJECT" and "AIR MAIL" are prominently displayed, and there are also letter and number markings. In the lower left corner, there's a circular graphic of a person with a yellow stripe across the eyes, and next to it is a block of text in small font. On the opposite side, there is a small paragraph of text.

The edges of the print are slightly uneven, suggesting it might be a limited edition print or handmade work. The overall aesthetic is somewhat chaotic and layered, creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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