Human Generated Data

Title

Maimonides with Calligraphy

Date

1965

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, M25527

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Maimonides with Calligraphy

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1965

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25527

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Human 97.3
Text 97.3
Drawing 96.5
Art 96.5
Advertisement 89
Poster 89
Sketch 82.2
Paper 64.8
Person 64.7
Handwriting 58.6

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 99.4
vector 99
chalk out 98.5
retro 97.4
art 94.9
design 94.2
sketchy 94
people 93.2
vintage 92.6
woman 92.1
graphic 90.6
ornate 89.4
silhouette 88.8
sketch 88.5
man 86.5
decoration 86.5
adult 85.9
graphic design 84.6
pattern 84.6
scribble 84.3

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

sketch 98.5
drawing 93.1
representation 57.4
art 33.1
cartoon 25
design 23.7
retro 21.4
black 21.1
silhouette 20.7
clip art 17.7
graphic 17.5
decorative 16.7
style 16.4
vintage 15.7
floral 14.5
pattern 13.7
shape 13.6
outline 13.3
decoration 12.9
grunge 12.8
man 12.8
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element 12.4
creative 12.4
flower 12.3
line 12
artwork 11
elegance 10.9
symbol 10.8
stylized 10.6
scroll 10.5
amulet 10.5
artistic 10.4
swirl 10.2
ornate 10.1
animal 10.1
painting 10
antique 9.8
ancient 9.5
elegant 9.4
reflection 9.4
frame 9.4
draw 9
icon 8.7
paper 8.6
curl 8.6
charm 8.3
card 8
holiday 7.9
curve 7.9
color 7.8
comic 7.8
ornament 7.8
contour 7.8
modern 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
picture 7.5
person 7.5
lady 7.3
people 7.3
paint 7.3
menu 7.2

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Facial hair 95.5
Text 90.8
Beard 90.3
Head 89.5
Drawing 89.3
Nose 88.7
Illustration 83.5
Jaw 83.1
Line art 78.8
Sketch 78.5
Forehead 78.2
Human 77.7
Line 73
Art 72.1
Font 68.6
Artwork 59.1
Black-and-white 56.4
Moustache 54.4
Fictional character 52.8

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 100
book 100
drawing 99.4
sketch 99.3
cartoon 97.3
illustration 97
art 90.3
design 84.7
ink 77
human face 65.2
graphic 64.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Person
Poster 89%
Person 64.7%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 70.8%
close up of a book 65.4%
a close up of text on a book 62.2%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is a portrait artwork titled "Maimonides" created by Ben Shahn. The drawing features a stylized representation of Maimonides, also known as Moses ben Maimon, a preeminent medieval Jewish philosopher and one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages. The portrait is composed of bold, expressive black lines and depicts Maimonides with a detailed beard, intense eyes, and a wrapped head covering or turban. Above the portrait, there is an inscription in Hebrew, which appears to be a quotation or text likely related to Maimonides' teachings or writings. Below the image, on the lower right, there are signatures, with "Ben Shahn" being prominently visible. There is also a note indicating that this is a limited edition print, as evidenced by the notation "34/100" to denote this artwork as the 34th copy out of 100 produced. The overall aesthetic of the piece combines expressive line work with textual elements, characteristic of Ben Shahn's style, which often merges political and social commentary with artistic expression.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This is a stylized artistic print featuring a depiction of a bearded figure. The image seems to represent a historical or possibly a religious figure, given the beard and headdress. There is Hebrew text above the figure, which consists of Hebrew script that I won't transcribe given the policy on identifying real individuals or famous figures. However, I can comment on the stylistic elements of the script, which appears to be written in traditional Hebrew calligraphy. The print is numbered "54/100" at the bottom, indicating it may be part of a limited series, and there are two signatures at the bottom right, which seem to be the signatures of the artist(s). The name "Maimonides" is written at the bottom left, which might suggest that the depicted figure is intended to represent Maimonides, a preeminent medieval Sephardic Jewish philosopher and astronomer who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages. However, as noted in the policy, one should not conclude that the figure is a specific individual based solely on the image. The drawing style is quite linear, with bold lines used to convey the texture of the beard and the folds in the headdress, and the use of negative space to define the features is quite striking. The overall impression is one of a strong, expressive, and somewhat abstract depiction.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is an artistic sketch or print titled "Maimonides" numbered 24/100, featuring a portrait-style drawing of a figure with a long, curly beard and head covering. The artwork is executed in a simple but expressive line drawing style, with Hebrew text written above the image. The figure is depicted with bold, dark eyes and flowing curls in the beard. The artist's signature appears to be "Ben Shahn" and there's a notation indicating it's a silk screen impression. The overall style is reminiscent of modern Jewish art, combining traditional subject matter with a contemporary artistic approach.

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

The image shows a black and white sketch or drawing of a man's face and beard. The beard is long and curly, covering most of the lower half of the face. The eyes are depicted with dark shading, giving an intense or somber expression. Above the image is Hebrew or Yiddish text, likely describing or relating to the drawn portrait. The artwork is signed "Ben Shahn" in the lower right corner, indicating this is a work by the 20th century American artist Ben Shahn, known for his social realist style.

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

The image appears to be an illustration or sketch of a character with an exaggerated, stylized facial expression and intricate, flowing hair or head covering. The sketch is accompanied by Hebrew text written in a calligraphic style. The overall style and presentation suggest this may be an artistic or cultural work, though I cannot identify any specific individuals depicted in the image.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a drawing of a man's head, likely created in the early 20th century. The drawing is done in black ink and features a man with a beard and a turban, possibly representing a Jewish figure. The background is a light beige color, and there are some Hebrew words written at the top of the image in brown ink. The overall style of the drawing suggests that it may be a piece of folk art or a traditional Jewish illustration.

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

The image is a sketch of a man's head, with Hebrew writing above it. The man has a long beard and is wearing a head covering. The sketch is done in black ink on a beige background. The Hebrew writing above the man's head appears to be a quote or phrase, but it is not clear what it says. The overall style of the sketch is simple and expressive, with bold lines and minimal detail. The use of Hebrew writing adds an element of cultural and religious significance to the image.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a portrait drawing of a bearded man, likely a Jewish figure, with Hebrew text at the top. The drawing is in black and white, with a soft, sketched style. The man has a serious expression, and his eyes are wide open. He has a long beard and a mustache, and his hair is tied in a bun. The drawing appears to be a pencil sketch, with some shading and texture added to give it depth and dimension.

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

A drawing of a person with a beard and a turban, possibly a man, is on a piece of paper. The drawing is in black and white, and it is in a side view. The person's face is in a serious expression, and the person's eyes are closed. The drawing is on a piece of paper with text written on it. The text is in a foreign language.

Text analysis

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