Human Generated Data

Title

Sweet Was the Song

Date

1956

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25584

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Sweet Was the Song

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1956

Classification

Books

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25584

Copyright

© Estate of Ben Shahn / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Text 99.8
Handwriting 99
Bird 76.7
Animal 76.7
Bird 76.2
Calligraphy 72.7
Autograph 68.7
Signature 68.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

chalk out 95
desktop 88.9
illustration 88.5
symbol 87.3
scribble 86.7
no person 85.4
vector 84.9
art 82.1
ink 81.8
retro 80.9
abstract 80.5
conceptual 80
design 79.5
text 79.4
sketchy 79.1
graphic 77
paper 76.1
old 73.9
business 73.6
vintage 72.4

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

sketch 100
drawing 91.2
representation 72.1
map 51.7
plan 32.2
body of water 30.2
paper 25.9
design 23.7
river 21.5
antique 20.6
old 20.3
sepia 19.5
vintage 19.1
atlas 18.6
geography 18.3
stream 18.3
direction 17.2
art 16.3
world 16
globe 15.8
find 15.7
guide 15.7
route 15.7
discovery 15.6
construction 15.4
navigation 15.4
journey 15.1
lake 15
pencil 14.9
expedition 14.8
boundary 14.8
location 14.7
continent 14.6
planet 14.4
capital 14.3
nation 14.2
architecture 14.1
black 13.9
geographic 13.9
wallpaper 13.8
navigate 13.8
explore 13.7
blueprint 13.7
position 13.7
road 13.6
tour 13.6
symbol 13.5
travel 13.4
tourism 13.2
country 13.2
clip art 13
states 12.6
cartoon 12.5
city 12.5
gold 12.4
structure 12.2
line 12
grunge 12
drafting 11.8
painting 11.8
architect 11.6
business 11.6
set 11.1
hand 10.7
project 10.6
state 10.6
engineering 10.5
draw 10.5
texture 10.5
building 10.3
graphic 10.2
element 9.9
sign 9.8
dutch 9.8
shape 9.7
style 9.7
office 9.7
engineer 9.7
pattern 9.6
outline 9.5
path 9.5
pen 9.5
house 9.2
graph 8.7
print 8.5
page 8.4
silhouette 8.3
retro 8.2
collection 8.1
1929 7.9
icon 7.9
work 7.9
draft 7.9
notes 7.7
build 7.6
detail 7.3

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Line art 96.7
Text 93.2
Font 84.9
Drawing 84.5
Line 79.8
Organism 76.7
Art 74
Illustration 73.8
Printmaking 63.6
Sketch 56.6
Black-and-white 56.4
Visual arts 55
Fictional character 52.8
Gesture 51.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

nintendo 100
text 99.9
drawing 99.6
sketch 99.5
illustration 92
cartoon 87.9
handwriting 87.7
ink 74.2
art 71.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Bird 76.7%
Bird 76.2%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-29

a close up of a map 69.7%
close up of a map 64.6%
a close up of text on a map 54.9%

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

a photograph of a drawing of a woman singing into a microphone -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This image is an artistic rendering with a mixture of text, musical notation, and illustrations. The text at the bottom reads "SWEET WAS THE SONG," presented in stylized, uneven letters. Above the text are musical notes on a staff, which visually merge or flow into abstract, dynamic lines and illustrations.

To the right of the staff are ethereal, angelic figures, depicted with intricate, flowing lines that suggest movement or singing. One figure, complete with wings, appears to be an angel leading a group of people or smaller angels, all looking forward. The work has an expressive and whimsical quality, blending music and visual art to evoke a lyrical or heavenly feeling.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image is an artistic black-and-white drawing featuring a group of angels, depicted with flowing lines and wings, positioned above a musical staff. The angels seem to be in motion, as if singing or playing music. The musical staff contains notes but is not typical in representation, integrated artistically with the figures of the angels. Below the angels and the staff, the phrase "SWEET WAS THE SONG" is written in bold, stylized letters. The overall image conveys a sense of harmony and beauty, combining visual art with music.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a sketch of a woman with long hair, accompanied by musical notes and the phrase "SWEET WAS THE SONG" written below her. The sketch is done in black ink on a beige background, with the woman depicted in a flowing pose, surrounded by swirling lines that evoke a sense of movement and energy. The musical notes are scattered throughout the image, adding to the overall sense of creativity and expression. The phrase "SWEET WAS THE SONG" is written in a decorative font, with each word flowing into the next in a gentle, curved line. The overall effect of the image is one of beauty and elegance, with the woman and the music blending together in perfect harmony.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This image is a piece of artwork that features a sketch of a woman with flowing hair and a musical staff. The woman is depicted in black ink, with her hair flowing behind her like a river. She has a serene expression on her face, and her eyes are cast downward. The musical staff is also drawn in black ink and features several notes and symbols. The words "SWEET WAS THE SONG" are written in large letters at the bottom of the image, with each word on a separate line. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark ink used for the sketch. Overall, the image appears to be a creative representation of music and its emotional impact.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a winged figure, possibly an angel, holding a child. The angel has large, feathery wings and is depicted in a flowing, dynamic pose. The child appears to be looking upwards, possibly in awe or wonder. Below the illustration, there is a musical notation line with a treble clef and several notes, including a P (piano, meaning soft) marking. Underneath the musical notation, the text "SWEET WAS THE SONG" is written in a stylized font.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image features a black-and-white illustration with a Christmas theme. At the top, there is a depiction of an angel in flight, with wings spread wide and a serene expression on its face. The angel's wings are intricately detailed, showing the feathers and the movement of flight. Below the angel, there is a musical staff with musical notes and symbols, suggesting the angel is singing or playing an instrument. The notes are arranged in a way that resembles a melody, possibly a Christmas carol. At the bottom of the image, there is a line of text in bold, black font that reads, "Sweet was the song." This text is positioned directly beneath the musical staff, linking the musical notes to the sentiment expressed in the words. The overall composition conveys a sense of peace, joy, and the magical spirit of Christmas.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white illustration that appears to be a vintage or artistic print. The style is somewhat sketchy, with the lines suggesting movement and texture rather than precise form. The main elements are as follows:

  1. Upper Half: Choir of Angels: The upper portion of the image features a group of three faces rendered in profile. They appear to be angelic figures. One of the figures seems to have a floral wreath on her head.

  2. Musical Notation: Below the angelic figures, there is a musical staff with notes and other musical symbols. The notation has a slightly irregular, hand-drawn appearance.

  3. Text: Underneath the musical staff, there is the phrase "SWEET WAS THE SONG" in blocky, stylized letters. The letters have a slightly uneven, hand-drawn quality, with a small flourish or swirl at the end of the word "SONG."

The overall impression is that of a stylized, slightly abstract musical Christmas card. The sketch lines and the artistic presentation give it a sense of warmth and charm.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:
The image is a black-and-white drawing on what appears to be an off-white or cream-colored card or paper. The style of the drawing is somewhat abstract and sketch-like, with a focus on lines and shapes.

Imagery:

  • Angels or Figures: Several figures, seemingly angels or human-like figures, are depicted in the upper portion of the image. They appear to be grouped together, with some in profile, and the suggestion of wings above them. The style of these figures is simple, almost naive, but evocative.
  • Musical Notation: The bottom half of the image includes musical notation. There's a treble clef, a time signature (likely 2/2), and some notes on the staff lines. The musical symbols are drawn in a similarly stylized manner as the figures.
  • Text: The words "SWEET WAS THE SONG" are written below the musical notation in a simple, uppercase serif font. The text is well-spaced and readable.

Style and Impression:
The drawing has an ethereal and evocative feel. The combination of the angels/figures, the music, and the text suggests a scene of singing or music-making in a spiritual or heavenly context. The simplistic drawing style gives it a timeless and almost dreamlike quality. It would fit well as an illustration for a religious or inspirational theme, potentially related to music or hymns.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black and white illustration that combines musical notation with an artistic depiction of an angelic figure. The drawing features an angel with large, flowing wings, and the angel appears to be in a dynamic pose, as if in motion or singing. The angel's wings are detailed with intricate lines, giving a sense of movement and energy.

Below the angel, there is a segment of musical notation. The notation includes a treble clef, a time signature (4/4 time), and a few notes, suggesting a musical theme. The words "SWEET WAS THE SONG" are written in bold, stylized letters beneath the musical notation, emphasizing the musical and poetic nature of the illustration.

The overall composition suggests a harmonious blend of music and art, evoking a sense of serenity and beauty. The style of the drawing is expressive and somewhat whimsical, capturing a moment of ethereal song.

Text analysis

Amazon

SONG
WAS
THE
SWEET WAS THE SONG
SWEET
P

Google

SWEET WAS THE SONG
SWEET
WAS
THE
SONG