Human Generated Data

Title

John Cage's "Edible Drawing" cooked and eaten - August 31, 1995 in the Gardner Museum's cafe

Date

1995

People

Artist: Michael Silver, American 1947 - 2003

Artist: John Cage, American 1912 - 1992

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift from the Collection of Richard S. Sullivan and Melody Bostick Sullivan, 1999.281.1

Human Generated Data

Title

John Cage's "Edible Drawing" cooked and eaten - August 31, 1995 in the Gardner Museum's cafe

People

Artist: Michael Silver, American 1947 - 2003

Artist: John Cage, American 1912 - 1992

Date

1995

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift from the Collection of Richard S. Sullivan and Melody Bostick Sullivan, 1999.281.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-26

Cutlery 99.9
Text 84.5
Food 79.9
Plant 75

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-26

no person 99.8
knife 99.3
paper 97.7
retro 97.4
ingredients 94.3
breakfast 93.3
food 93.3
lunch 92.9
nature 91.2
tableware 90.9
traditional 90.6
cooking 90.2
wood 89.5
dinner 88.8
fork 88.5
dirty 88.4
dining 88.2
writing 86.3
leaf 84.9
coffee 84.9

Imagga
created on 2020-04-26

pencil 62.5
writing implement 47.6
pen 41.6
cereal 36.6
brush 28.9
food 28.7
paper 25.1
close 24.5
breakfast food 23.9
paintbrush 22.7
quill 21.8
fork 21.6
office 16.9
business 16.4
write 16
tool 15.7
closeup 15.5
equipment 14.7
yellow 14.6
applicator 14.4
brown 14
meal 13.8
education 13
school 12.6
cooking 12.2
document 12.1
object 11.7
black 11.4
writing 11.3
work 11
ingredient 10.6
drawing 10.3
design 10.1
tasty 10
wood 10
wheat 10
art 9.8
breakfast 9.7
diet 9.7
text 9.6
color 9.5
knife 9.4
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dinner 9.3
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delicious 9.1
dish 9.1
spoon 9
instrument 9
metal 8.9
silver 8.8
ink 8.7
tools 8.6
snack 8.5
organic 8.4
powder 8.4
sign 8.3
book 8.2
healthy 8.2
kitchen 8.1
cuisine 8
information 8
signature 7.9
draw 7.9
grain 7.8
sharp 7.6
eating 7.6
plan 7.6
spice 7.6
nutrition 7.6
page 7.4
gold 7.4
success 7.2
detail 7.2
sweet 7.1
wooden 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2020-04-26

Text 88.1
Fork 86.8
Calligraphy 65.7
Gluten 55.9
Tableware 53.6
Cuisine 52.2

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-26

text 95.5
handwriting 89
food 73.5
recipe 69.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Fork
Bread

Clarifai

Fork
Food
Kitchen knife

AWS Rekognition

Fork 99.9%

AWS Rekognition

Bread 75.6%

Clarifai

Fork 91.4%

Clarifai

Food 46%

Clarifai

Food 37.9%

Clarifai

Kitchen knife 37.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-04-26

paintings art 86.8%
nature landscape 7.9%
food drinks 2.4%
streetview architecture 1.4%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-04-26

a close up of a piece of paper 71.6%
a piece of paper 71.5%
close up of a piece of paper 70%

Clarifai

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

a plate of food served.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a piece of breaded bread with a fork and knife

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

The image shows a piece of paper with text, a small piece of food, and utensils. At the center of the paper, there's an irregularly shaped piece of what appears to be a dried, fibrous food item. To the left of this item is a knife with a dark wooden handle and to the right, a metal fork. The knife has a small crumb near it, and the fork has what seems to be a tiny bite-sized portion of food resting beside its prongs.

Above the food, there is handwritten text that reads "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing'". Below the food item, the text continues: "COOKED and EATEN - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner Museum's Café." In the bottom right corner, the text "Michael O'Brien '95" appears, presumably indicating the person who wrote this text or was involved in the creation or documentation of this piece.

The piece has the character of a conceptual artwork, combining text and objects in order to convey a message or concept. The mention of John Cage suggests a connection to the influential avant-garde composer and artist, who was known for his experimental works.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-09

The image features a piece labeled "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing'," which appears to be some sort of textured, edible material resembling a large cracker or dried bread. The material is positioned at the top center of the page. Below it, there is handwritten text stating:

"JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing'
COOKED
and
EATEN —
August 31 — 1995
in the
Gardner
Museum's
Cafe."

Around the text, there are also a knife on the left and a fork on the right, with small remnants of the edible material placed near each utensil. The overall presentation seems to document the eating of John Cage's edible creation at the Gardner Museum's café on the specified date. The bottom right corner appears to have a signature and date, presumably from the person documenting the event.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-17

This is a conceptual art piece showing what appears to be remnants of John Cage's "Edible Drawing" after it was cooked and eaten. The image shows a large golden-brown, flaky or crumbly texture at the top of a white surface, with a knife on the left and fork on the right. There's handwritten text in the middle stating "JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing' COOKED and EATEN - August 31 - 1995 in the GARDNER Museum's Cafe." There are also two small crumb-like pieces near the bottom of the image between the utensils. The whole piece appears to be documenting the consumption of an artwork as a performance or event, turning the act of eating into art itself, which is very much in keeping with John Cage's experimental and conceptual approach to art and music.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-17

The image shows what appears to be a dinner plate with the title "JOHN CAGE'S "Edible Drawing"" handwritten on it. On the plate is a map-like shape made out of cooked and eaten food, likely hash browns or some other fried potato dish. The text below states "COOKED and Eaten - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner museum's Cafe."

This seems to be an artistic piece by or related to the avant-garde composer John Cage, who was known for incorporating elements of chance and unusual materials into his music and art. The "edible drawing" made out of eaten fried potatoes on the plate is a playful and ephemeral work, consumed on a specific date in 1995 at the cafe of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.

The piece plays with the idea of art as something transient and non-permanent by using food as the medium. Leftovers and a dirty plate are presented as a tongue-in-cheek "drawing" attributed to Cage. It's an interesting example of blending food, life and art in an experimental way that seems in line with Cage's unconventional artistic philosophy and practice.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-17

This image appears to be a work of art called "Edible Drawing" by the artist John Cage. The image shows a piece of food, likely some kind of baked or cooked creation, that has been displayed on a white background along with a fork and knife. There is text below the food item that provides details about the work, including the title, the date it was consumed, and the location where it was displayed - the Gardner Museum's Cafe. The image seems to be a conceptual or performance art piece that explores the intersection of art and food.

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

This is a conceptual art piece showing what appears to be remnants of John Cage's "Edible Drawing" after it was cooked and eaten. The image shows a large golden-brown crumbly area at the top, with handwritten text below explaining that this was "COOKED and EATEN" on August 31, 1995 at the Gardner Museum's Cafe. There's a knife on the left and fork on the right, with small crumbs or remnants near each utensil. The whole piece is presented as a documentation of the consumption of an artwork, turning the act of eating into part of the artistic experience. It's an interesting example of ephemeral art and how documentation can become part of the artwork itself.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-17

The image depicts a white piece of paper with handwritten text and various objects arranged on it. The text, written in black ink, reads: "JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing' COOKED and EATEN - August 31 - 1995 in the GARDNER museum's Cafe."

Above the text is a yellowish-brown substance resembling food waste or a drawing made from edible materials. Below the text are two small pieces of what appears to be food, possibly bread or cake. On either side of the text are a knife and fork, both with wooden handles. The background of the image is plain white, suggesting that it may be a photograph of an artwork or exhibit.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-17

The image is a photograph of an artwork titled "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing' Cooked and Eaten - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner Museum's Cafe." The artwork features a knife, fork, and various food items arranged on a white background.

  • Knife
    • The knife is positioned on the left side of the image.
    • It has a dark brown wooden handle with a metal blade.
    • The blade is angled slightly upwards.
  • Fork
    • The fork is placed on the right side of the image.
    • It has a dark brown handle with four prongs.
    • The prongs are pointing downwards.
  • Food Items
    • There are several small pieces of food scattered around the image.
    • Some of the food appears to be shredded or grated.
    • The food is light brown in color.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is white.
    • There is a handwritten note in the center of the image that reads "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing' Cooked and Eaten - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner Museum's Cafe."
    • The note is written in black ink.

In summary, the image is a photograph of an artwork that features a knife, fork, and various food items arranged on a white background. The artwork is titled "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing' Cooked and Eaten - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner Museum's Cafe."

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-17

The image is a photograph of an artwork that appears to be a conceptual piece. It consists of several elements arranged on a white surface. At the top of the image, there is a piece of food that looks like a piece of bread or a similar textured item. The food is cut into a roughly rectangular shape with irregular edges.

Below the food, there is a handwritten text in black ink that reads:

"JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing'
COOKED
and
EATEN —
August 31 - 1995
in the
GARDNER
museum's
Cafe."

On the left side of the text, there is a knife with a wooden handle. The knife appears to be a standard kitchen knife, with a sharp blade and a handle that is textured to provide a firm grip.

On the right side of the text, there is a fork with a metal handle. The fork has four tines and appears to be a standard dining fork.

At the bottom of the image, there are two small pieces of food, one on each side of the text. These pieces of food look similar to the larger piece at the top of the image, suggesting that they are also part of the same food item.

The overall composition of the image suggests that it is a conceptual artwork that combines elements of food, writing, and utensils to create a unique and thought-provoking piece. The use of John Cage's "Edible Drawing" as a reference point suggests that the artwork is exploring themes of performance, consumption, and the relationship between art and food. The inclusion of the date and location of the event adds a sense of specificity and context to the piece, making it feel like a documentation of a specific event or performance.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-17

A white plate with a knife, a fork, and a piece of food on it. The plate has a handwritten note that reads, "John Cage's 'Edible Drawing' Cooked and Eaten - August 31 - 1995 in the Gardner Museum's Cafe." The knife and fork are placed on either side of the plate, and the food is placed in the center. The plate has a white background.

Google Gemini

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

The image is a collage on a white background, consisting of text, food remnants, and utensils. At the top, there's a roughly rectangular piece of cooked food, appearing golden-brown with a textured, possibly shredded or fibrous surface. Below the food piece, handwritten text in black ink reads "JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing' COOKED and EATEN - August 31 - 1995 in the GARDNER museum's Cafe.".

To the left of the text, there's a knife with a serrated blade and a brown wooden handle, placed vertically. Next to the knife is a small, light-colored, rectangular piece of food. To the right of the text is a metal fork, also placed vertically, and next to it, a small, dark-colored, rectangular piece of food. At the bottom right corner, the artist's signature, "Michael SilueR 95", is written in a smaller font. The overall composition is simple and straightforward, documenting or commemorating an event involving an edible drawing by John Cage, cooked and eaten in the Gardner Museum's cafe on August 31, 1995.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a white square-shaped artwork featuring the concept of "John Cage's Edible Drawing." The composition includes the following elements:

  • Edible Component: A large, irregularly shaped, textured area at the top, likely representing the "drawing." It's light brown in color and looks like cooked food.
  • Text: Handwritten text on the white background details:
    • "JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing'"
    • "COOKED and EATEN"
    • "August 31 - 1995"
    • "in the GARDNER museum's CAFE."
    • "Michael Silber 95" (signed)
  • Utensils: A table knife with a wooden handle and a fork are positioned on opposite sides of the text.
  • Food Samples: Two small pieces of food are placed near the knife and fork, adding to the visual interpretation of a meal.

The overall impression is a conceptual piece that combines art, food, and performance, likely documenting an event or artwork where a drawing was prepared, cooked, and then consumed.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a unique and artistic representation of a conceptual art piece by John Cage, known as an "Edible Drawing." The image includes several elements:

  1. Edible Drawing: At the top of the image, there is a piece of what appears to be a fibrous, brownish material. This is labeled as John Cage's "Edible Drawing."

  2. Text: Below the drawing, there is handwritten text that reads:
    "JOHN CAGE'S 'Edible Drawing'
    COOKED and EATEN -
    August 31 - 1995 -
    in the Gardner Museum's Cafe."

  3. Utensils and Remnants: On either side of the text, there are a knife and a fork. Near the utensils, there are small remnants or pieces of the edible drawing, suggesting that it was indeed consumed.

  4. Signature and Date: In the bottom right corner, there is a signature that reads "Michael Lekas 95," indicating the person who documented or participated in the event.

The image captures the essence of John Cage's experimental and unconventional approach to art, blending the boundaries between art and everyday life, and in this case, making art edible and part of a culinary experience.

Qwen

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Text analysis

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Google

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