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Human Generated Data

Title

Futility

Date

1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25518

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Futility

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1960

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25518

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Drawing 99.6
Art 99.6
Sketch 96.9
Doodle 96.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 96.5
vector 96.2
chalk out 95.3
art 94.2
design 92.5
retro 92.3
symbol 91.1
graphic 91
decoration 90.1
vintage 89.5
desktop 87.3
sketch 86
silhouette 85.3
nature 83.7
shape 83.6
no person 81.9
leaf 81.8
ornate 80.7
people 79
banner 78.8

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 74
retro 31.2
art 30.7
design 29.1
vintage 28.2
graphic 23.4
decoration 22.2
silhouette 21.5
decorative 20.9
grunge 20.5
artistic 19.1
old 18.8
floral 18.7
curl 18.1
pattern 17.8
frame 16.8
ornament 16.4
stamp 16
creative 15.9
style 14.8
symbol 14.8
paint 14.5
scroll 14.3
decor 14.2
element 14.1
curve 14
flower 13.9
black 13.8
elegant 12.9
shape 12.6
antique 12.2
ancient 12.1
clip art 12.1
paper 11.8
ink 11.6
elements 11.1
texture 11.1
painting 10.9
artwork 10.1
modern 9.8
plant 9.8
card 9.5
line 9.4
book jacket 9.3
swirl 9.2
cartoon 8.9
stylized 8.7
draw 8.7
sign 8.3
ornate 8.2
jacket 8.2
text 7.9
color 7.8
contour 7.8
horse 7.6
elegance 7.6
character 7.6
die 7.5
backdrop 7.4
man 7.4
letter 7.3
aged 7.2
border 7.2
dirty 7.2
fantasy 7.2
tattoo 7.2
flora 7.2

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Drawing 95.8
Line art 94.3
Sketch 85.3
Botany 78.7
Artwork 67.2
Illustration 65.5
Printmaking 63.2
Herbaceous plant 54.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 99.9
sketch 99.7
illustration 95.6
text 93.8
art 91.9
child art 90.8
book 90.7
ink 90.5
cartoon 86.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-31
Gender Male, 50.6%
Surprised 0.8%
Calm 87.4%
Fear 3.8%
Disgusted 0.5%
Sad 4.6%
Confused 0.7%
Angry 2.2%
Happy 0.1%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 69.7%
close up of a book 64.8%
a close up of text on a book 56%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-29

The image shows a piece of artwork created by Ben Shahn titled "Futility". It appears to be an abstract monochromatic depiction of a person rendered in bold, black lines on a cream-colored background. The figure is contorted and appears to be in a state of distress or struggle, possibly symbolizing the emotional or physical aspect of futility. The lines are expressive, showing a sense of turbulence and disorder within the person illustrated. The piece is signed by Ben Shahn in red ink and also marked by another name, Stefan Martin, who might have a role in reproducing or printing the art. The identification note under the title indicates that this is number 54 out of a limited edition of 300 prints.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

You are looking at an abstract artwork that appears to be a print, based on the presence of a signature and edition number on the bottom of the image. The artwork features what looks like a contorted or abstracted human figure composed of bold, black lines on an off-white background. The figure is difficult to discern clearly due to the abstract nature of the drawing, but there seems to be a human face with eyes, mouth, and possibly hair, as well as limbs entangled in an irregular fashion. Various shapes and lines within the figure give the sense of movement or distortion. There are two signatures at the bottom along with texts that indicate the artist's name (partially visible as "Ben Shahn") and perhaps the title of the work ("Fideilit..." with the rest obscured) and edition information, which is marked as "54/300" suggesting this is the 54th print in a series of 300. There's also additional text that appears to say "Selma March '65," which could refer to the historic Selma to Montgomery marches that took place in 1965, linking this artwork to a significant event, possibly indicating the subject matter or inspiration behind the print. Please note that as an AI, I am not able to authenticate artwork or conclude its true significance, title, or background without additional context. The description provided here is based on the visual elements present in the image provided.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-29

This is a black and white artistic print or sketch titled "Futility." It appears to be numbered 5/300, suggesting it's part of a limited edition series. The artwork shows a figure drawn in an expressive, loose style with bold black lines. The figure appears to be in a contorted or twisted position, creating a sense of tension or struggle in the composition. The artist's signature "Ben Shahn" appears on the work, with the name also written in red below the image. The drawing style is characteristic of Ben Shahn's work, which often featured strong, gestural lines and social commentary. The overall mood of the piece seems to convey a sense of distress or helplessness, fitting with its title "Futility."

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-29

The image shows an abstract black and white sketch or drawing. The composition consists of curved, organic shapes that intertwine and overlap, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. The lines are expressive and energetic, with varying thicknesses that add visual interest and depth. The overall effect is gestural and spontaneous, suggesting the artist's hand at work. The drawing is signed "Ben Shahn" in the lower right corner, along with the date "5/4/50" and what appears to be a location, "Bethel, Maine". The artwork has an intimate, sketchbook-like quality to it.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-29

The image appears to be an abstract artistic rendering in black-and-white. It depicts a highly stylized, almost chaotic composition of various organic, biomorphic shapes and forms. The lines and shapes seem to intertwine and overlap, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. While the overall impression is abstract and open to interpretation, there is a sense of energy and a raw, emotional quality to the work.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image is a drawing of a man in a fetal position, with his head tilted to the left and his arms wrapped around his knees. The man is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and his face is contorted in a mixture of pain and fear. The background of the image is a light beige color, and the overall atmosphere is one of distress and discomfort. The image appears to be a sketch or drawing created by an artist, possibly as a study or exercise in capturing human emotion and movement. The use of bold lines and expressive shading gives the image a dynamic and intense feel, drawing the viewer's attention to the man's anguished expression. The image may also be interpreted as a representation of the human experience, with the man's fetal position suggesting vulnerability and helplessness. The artist's use of bold lines and expressive shading may be intended to convey the intensity of human emotions, and the image may be seen as a powerful commentary on the human condition. Overall, the image is a striking and evocative representation of human emotion, and its meaning and significance can be interpreted in a variety of ways depending on the viewer's perspective.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

This image is a black-and-white drawing of a person, possibly a woman, with her head tilted back and mouth open. The drawing appears to be abstract, with bold lines and shapes that do not form a clear or realistic representation of the subject. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral contrast to the dark lines of the drawing. In the bottom-left corner of the image, there is a signature in red ink that reads "Ben Shahn." Below this, there is some illegible text in gray ink. In the bottom-right corner, there is another signature in black ink that also reads "Ben Shahn," followed by some additional text that is too small to read. Overall, the image suggests that it may be a piece of artwork created by Ben Shahn, an American artist known for his social realism and abstract expressionism. The use of bold lines and abstract shapes gives the image a dynamic and expressive quality, while the neutral background helps to focus attention on the subject of the drawing.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-29

The image is a monochromatic drawing of a person lying on their back with their head twisted to the side. The person is wearing a shirt and pants, and the drawing is in a sketchy style. The drawing is titled "Ben Shahn" and is signed by the artist. There is also a date and a reference to a location. The drawing is on a beige background.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-29

The image is a black-and-white drawing by Ben Shahn, titled "Futility." The drawing depicts a person lying on the ground with their head and body twisted in a contorted position. The person's face is turned to the side, and their eyes are closed, giving the impression of exhaustion or defeat. The drawing is signed by the artist, Ben Shahn, and includes the title and the number "54/300" in the bottom right corner, indicating that it is the 54th print in an edition of 300. The image has a somber and contemplative mood, evoking a sense of futility and despair.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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