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Human Generated Data

Title

Life Fly Lifes Flies

Date

1997

People

Artist: Bruce Nauman, American born 1941

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jean-Christophe Castelli, Class of 1985, M24182

Copyright

© Bruce Nauman / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Life Fly Lifes Flies

People

Artist: Bruce Nauman, American born 1941

Date

1997

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jean-Christophe Castelli, Class of 1985, M24182

Copyright

© Bruce Nauman / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-04

Text 99.9
Handwriting 98.1
Page 89.8
Animal 85.7
Invertebrate 85.7
Calligraphy 56.9

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-04

desktop 96.5
illustration 96
design 95.6
paper 94.9
text 94
texture 93.9
art 93.8
letter 92.3
page 92.2
graphic 92.1
vector 91.8
blank 91
sign 90.1
abstract 90
pattern 89.4
symbol 89
vintage 88.5
retro 87.7
writing 87.7
card 87.2

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

envelope 100
container 78.7
paper 45.6
texture 36.2
blank 32.6
grunge 30.7
vintage 30
old 30
antique 26.9
pattern 26
frame 25.1
page 24.2
aged 22.7
design 21.4
retro 19.7
document 19.5
textured 19.3
empty 18.9
wallpaper 18.4
border 18.1
notebook 17.4
card 17.3
dirty 17.2
parchment 16.3
surface 15.9
message 15.6
office 15.3
note 14.7
sepia 14.6
canvas 14.3
brown 14
ancient 13.9
rough 13.7
book 13.6
grungy 13.3
text 13.1
art 13.1
detail 12.9
letter 12.9
material 12.5
element 12.4
backdrop 12.4
sheet 12.3
paint 11.8
manuscript 11.8
torn 11.6
board 11
business 11
space 10.9
gold 10.7
stain 10.6
worn 10.5
post 10.5
dirt 10.5
weathered 10.5
book jacket 10.3
color 10
yellow 10
map 9.8
new 9.7
stained 9.6
artistic 9.6
damaged 9.6
write 9.4
wall 9.4
clean 9.2
decorative 9.2
copy 8.9
cardboard 8.7
scroll 8.6
close 8.6
cover 8.3
menu 8.1
jacket 8
clear 7.9
faded 7.8
corner 7.8
crumpled 7.8
ornament 7.8
aging 7.7
obsolete 7.7
curl 7.6
plan 7.6
graphic 7.3
black 7.2

Google
created on 2019-11-04

Text 97.8
Font 93
Paper 75.3
Handwriting 75
Paper product 67.9
Document 60.1
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-04

text 99.8
handwriting 99.7
drawing 98.8
design 95
sketch 95
whiteboard 94.8
typography 94.4
calligraphy 75.4
script 67.9
graphic 58.6
child art 55.2
illustration 53.9
letter 53.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect

Clarifai

Envelope

AWS Rekognition

Insect 85.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

text visuals 86.8%
paintings art 13%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-04

a close up of text on a whiteboard 78.1%
a close up of a whiteboard 75.3%
close up of text on a whiteboard 75.2%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

the numbers on the back of the book cover.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a picture of a life of flies

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a minimalist artwork featuring mirrored and inverted text elements. In the top section, the text "LIFE" is written backward and upside down. Below it, the words "FLY" appear in the same manner, mirrored and upside down. Near the bottom half, there's another set of mirrored text which reads "LIFES", and below that, "FLIES". The text elements seem to be handcrafted or engraved, with a textured appearance, possibly sketched or etched onto a simple, light-colored background. The entire piece has a clean, neutral feel with the main focus on the text itself. The bottom right corner of the image includes some handwritten notations, likely indicating the artist's signature and possibly the year 1997, along with a numerical edition marking "4/40". The artwork plays with typographic visuals and perhaps explores themes of perception, meaning, and the duality of words.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-01

This image features text artwork with the phrases "LIFE FLY" and "FLIES LIFE" mirrored on a vertical axis, creating a symmetrical pattern. The text is stylized in a hand-drawn, sketchy font that looks as though the lines were created with dashed segments. The letters are arranged so that "LIFE" appears at the top and bottom, right-side up and upside down, respectively. Similarly, "FLY" appears near the top and "FLIES" near the bottom, with the letters inverted. Each word appears to be a mirror reflection of the other across the center horizontal line. The artwork is black on a white paper background, and there is a signature at the bottom right corner indicating the artist's name and possibly the year it was created. The rough edges of the paper are visible, suggesting it may be a print or drawing on high-quality paper.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This image appears to be a minimalist artwork or print showing text written backwards/in reverse. When viewed in a mirror, it would read "LIFE/IS/CITIES/CITIES". The text appears to be hand-drawn or sketched in a simple line style against a light background. The piece is signed and numbered at the bottom, suggesting it's a limited edition print from 1997.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-01

This image appears to be a print or artwork showing text written backwards or in reverse. Reading from top to bottom, it shows "LIFE/FEY/LIFE/LIFE" written in simple block letters. The text seems to be embossed or impressed into what looks like paper, creating a subtle dimensional effect. The work is dated ('47) and numbered (appears to be part of a limited edition) in the bottom right corner. The overall composition is minimal and centered on what appears to be a light-colored paper background.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-01

The image shows the words "LIFE FLY FLESH" written in a scratchy, handwritten style on a plain light brown background. The letters are roughly formed from thin lines, giving them an uneven, sketch-like appearance. The words are stacked vertically, with "LIFE" at the top, "FLY" in the middle, and "FLESH" at the bottom. The image has a minimalist, conceptual quality to it, as if exploring ideas or emotions through this simple handwritten text composition.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-01

The image shows stylized text with Hebrew characters arranged in a repeating pattern. The characters appear to be hand-drawn or sketched, with irregular lines and shapes. The text is centered on the page, with the same sequence of characters repeated multiple times. The overall impression is of an artistic, abstract composition using Hebrew typography as the primary visual element.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a beige sheet of paper with the words "LIFE FLY LIFES FLIES" written in a stylized font, with each word repeated twice, one above the other. The words are written in a dark brown or black color and appear to be hand-drawn or typed. The text is arranged in a vertical column, with the top and bottom lines reading "LIFE" and "FLIES", respectively, and the middle lines reading "FLY" and "LIFES". The words are written in a bold, sans-serif font, with the letters slightly distorted and irregularly shaped.

The background of the image is a plain beige color, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be a piece of paper or cardstock. There are no other objects or elements in the image, giving the impression of a simple yet striking design. The overall effect is one of minimalist elegance, with the bold typography and simple background creating a sense of clarity and focus.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image depicts a piece of artwork featuring the words "LIFE FLY LIFES FLIES" in a stylized, handwritten font. The text is arranged in four lines, with each line containing a single word or phrase. The words are written in a bold, black ink that appears to be hand-drawn.

The background of the artwork is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark ink used for the text. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold typography drawing the viewer's attention to the words themselves.

In the bottom-right corner of the artwork, there is a small signature or notation that reads "Roy Lichtenstein '68." This suggests that the artwork was created by the American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein in 1968.

Overall, the image presents a striking and thought-provoking piece of art that explores the themes of life, flight, and the fleeting nature of existence. The use of bold typography and a simple color palette creates a sense of drama and emphasis, drawing the viewer's attention to the words and their meaning.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a piece of paper with some text written on it. The text is written in a font that looks like a typewriter. The text is written in a way that it looks like it is written on a piece of paper. The paper is white in color. The text is written in a way that it looks like it is written on a piece of paper.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-01

The image shows a piece of paper with text written in black ink. The text reads "THE LIFE FEELS FEELS THE LIFE," written in a slanting position. The text is written in a cursive style, and the letters are written in a slightly larger size. The paper has a white background, and the text is written in a slightly darker shade of black.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

The image shows a monochrome print on white paper. The artwork features text arranged in a vertical orientation.

At the top, the word "LIFE" is printed in stylized, somewhat distorted capital letters, followed by the word "FLY" directly underneath it, also in stylized capitals.

Below that, the word "LIES" is printed upside down, and underneath, "FLIES" appears upside down as well.

The text appears to be hand-drawn or sketched, with slightly irregular lines and details that give it a textured look.

In the lower right corner of the print, there is a small inscription that appears to be handwritten. It includes the signature "Ry. Wiemann", and also a fraction "4/40" and "97", suggestive of it being a limited edition print from 1997.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a minimalist artwork on a plain, off-white background. It appears to be a print or drawing, likely created with ink. The central feature is the text, arranged in three sets of words: "LIFE", "FLY", and "FLIES", each written with reversed lettering, suggesting a mirror image or a reflection. The letters have a blocky, angular style, with each letter outlined in a thin, somewhat wobbly line, creating a hand-drawn aesthetic. Horizontal guidelines are faintly drawn across the background, providing a visual structure for the text. The work has a signature and date in the bottom right corner, indicating its creation in 1997. The paper's edges are slightly irregular, adding to the piece's raw and artistic feel.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an artwork featuring the words "LIFE" and "LIES" arranged in a unique and thought-provoking manner. The word "LIFE" is written in a blocky, sans-serif font and appears in three instances, each rotated slightly to create a dynamic visual effect. Below it, the word "LIES" is similarly written in the same font and also appears in three instances, rotated in a similar fashion. The words are partially overlapping and arranged in such a way that they seem to blend into one another, creating an intriguing visual and conceptual interplay between the two terms.

The artwork is done in a monochromatic style, likely using black ink on a light-colored, possibly off-white or cream, paper. The edges of the paper appear slightly rough, indicating it might be handmade or textured. The overall effect is minimalistic yet impactful, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between life and lies.

In the bottom right corner, there is a signature and a date, which reads "R. Indiana '67," indicating that the artist is Robert Indiana and the piece was created in 1967.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-09

The image appears to be a piece of artwork or a printed text. It features the phrase "LIFE FLIES" written twice in a stylized, calligraphic font. The text is arranged in two rows, with "LIFE" on the top row and "FLIES" on the bottom row. The font has a unique, textured appearance, possibly caused by a technique such as embossing or a specific type of print. The background is plain and white, which makes the text stand out prominently. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature and some numbers, suggesting the artist's name and possibly the edition number of a print series. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic and artistic.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-09

The image is a minimalist artwork featuring the words "LIFE" and "FLY" repeated twice in a vertical arrangement. The text is written in a stylized, hand-drawn manner with a slightly rough and uneven appearance, giving it a sketched look. The letters are not perfectly aligned, and there are faint lines in the background, suggesting the use of a grid or ruler during the drawing process. The artwork is signed and numbered in the bottom right corner, indicating it might be part of a limited edition series. The overall aesthetic is simple and abstract, focusing on the interplay of the words and their arrangement.

Text analysis

Amazon

2311
47
Y1
231
71

Google

EE
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