Human Generated Data

Title

Register...The Ballot Is a Power In Your Hands

Date

1944

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, M25591

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Register...The Ballot Is a Power In Your Hands

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1944

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25591

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Poster 97.4
Advertisement 97.4
Flyer 90.1
Brochure 90.1
Paper 90.1
Hand 81.3
Finger 72.4
Bird 68.1
Animal 68.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

paper 97.6
business 96.2
no person 96
one 89.9
people 89.2
improvement 89.2
bill 89.1
wood 88.4
retro 86.6
text 84.8
achievement 84.6
man 84.5
isolated 83.2
adult 80
writing 79.6
conceptual 78.3
sign 78.2
creativity 77.8
graphic design 77.3
dirty 75

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

food 23
tamarind 20.4
daily 20.2
fruit 18.7
edible fruit 17.2
close 14.8
brown 13.2
meal 12.3
bird 12.2
peanut 12
produce 11.6
snack 11.1
eat 10.9
tasty 10.9
proboscis monkey 10.8
fungus 9.9
meat 9.9
breakfast 9.8
fresh 9.8
bread 9.5
lunch 9.4
eating 9.2
male 9.2
diet 8.9
man 8.7
old 8.4
delicious 8.3
closeup 8.1
natural 8
hands 7.8
travel 7.7
monkey 7.6
head 7.6
healthy 7.6
nutrition 7.5
wood 7.5
yellow 7.3
color 7.2
cuisine 7.1
wooden 7
book jacket 7

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Hand 95.7
Sleeve 87.2
Gesture 85.3
Poster 82.8
Finger 82.6
Font 81.7
Nail 80.5
Thumb 80.3
Elbow 79.1
Wrist 77.1
Waist 73.5
Knee 72.2
Trunk 70.4
Advertising 68.6
Abdomen 66.7
Human leg 66.3
Event 65.4
Chest 64.3
Photo caption 60.9
Job 59.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 100
handwriting 73.2
businesscard 17.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Bird
Poster 97.4%
Bird 68.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

text, letter 93%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a poster of a man holding a sign that says register register -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-09

This is a political poster with a strong visual message. It features a large, muscular forearm and closed fist clutching a yellow card. The fist and arm are illustrated in a realistic style with detailed muscle tones and shading that gives a three-dimensional appearance, emphasizing strength and determination.

At the top of the poster is the text "POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" in black, aligned with the right edge of the page. Below the gripping hand, there is a large black text that reads "REGISTER" in bold, capital letters.

The yellow card held by the hand contains the following text in black, capital letters:

"THE BALLOT is a power in your hands.
Use it—and help to secure good
government. Fail to use it—and
you scare for the other side. Your
vote is the key to your freedom.
To use it you must register. Do it."

The poster appears to be aged, with some discoloration and signs of wear, which suggest it could be an item from a historical collection. The emphasis on registration suggests a campaign aimed at encouraging voter participation and implying the importance of voting as a civic duty and a fundamental right that affects governance and personal freedom.

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

The image is a vintage political poster produced by the CIO Political Action Committee. Central to the poster is an illustration of a muscular arm, with its sleeve rolled up, reaching out to grasp a smaller piece of yellow paper. The paper has text written on it emphasizing the power of voting and the importance of registering to vote.

The text on the yellow paper reads: "THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it—and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it—and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it."

At the top of the poster, the logo of the "CIO Political Action Committee" is displayed. The word "REGISTER" is printed in bold, black letters at the bottom of the poster, urging the viewer to take action and register to vote. The design and tone of the poster suggest it was used as part of a campaign to encourage voter registration and participation in the democratic process.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-03-04

The image appears to be a political poster or advertisement encouraging voter registration. The central focus is a large, detailed illustration of a hand, appearing to be that of an African American person. The hand is raised with the palm open, conveying a sense of power and empowerment. The text at the top reads "POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" and the main message at the bottom states "REGISTER", emphasizing the importance of voter registration.

The text on the yellow panel states "The BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it and you help to secure good government. For to use it-and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it."

Overall, the image seems to be a call to action, encouraging citizens to register to vote and exercise their democratic rights and responsibilities.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-03-04

The image shows a political poster encouraging people to register to vote. The poster features an illustration of two clasped hands, symbolizing unity and cooperation. The text below the hands reads "THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it - and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it - and you stoop to the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it." The poster has a yellow background and is marked with "CIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" at the top. The bold text at the bottom reads "REGISTER".

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-03-04

This is a political action poster from the CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) Political Action Committee. The image shows a strong forearm and hand holding a yellow piece of paper with text about voting rights. The text reads "THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it—and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it—and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it." The word "REGISTER" appears in large bold letters at the bottom of the poster. The design is simple but powerful, emphasizing the importance of voter registration and civic participation. The muscular arm suggests the strength and power of the working class, which was a key demographic for the CIO's organizing efforts.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image is a vintage-style poster for voter registration, featuring a hand holding a yellow card with text on it. The hand is drawn in a realistic style, with a light-skinned arm and a gray sleeve. The card is rectangular and has black text that reads:

"THE BALLOT is a power in your hands.
Use it--and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it--and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom.
To use it you must register. Do it."

At the top of the image, there is a logo that says "POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" in small letters. In the bottom-left corner, there is a large word "REGISTER" in bold, dark gray letters.

The background of the image is a light beige color, with some faint lines and marks that give it a vintage feel. Overall, the image is a call to action for people to register to vote and exercise their right to participate in the democratic process.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a poster from the Political Action Committee, urging citizens to register to vote. The poster features a prominent illustration of a hand holding a yellow card with black text that reads:

"THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it—and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it—and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it."

At the top of the poster, the logo for the Political Action Committee is displayed, accompanied by the word "REGISTER" in large gray letters at the bottom. The background of the poster is a light beige color, with some tan tape visible in the corners. Overall, the poster effectively conveys the importance of registering to vote and exercising one's right to participate in the democratic process.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a vintage poster that seems to be an advertisement. It features an arm with a hand holding a yellow card. The poster is titled "REGISTER," and the yellow card reads, "THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it—and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it—and your vote is for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it." The poster is from the Political Action Committee.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a vintage-style poster featuring a hand holding a yellow piece of paper with text. The hand is positioned prominently in the center of the image, with the thumb and index finger holding the paper. The poster has a white background with black text. The words "REGISTER" are prominently displayed in large, bold letters at the bottom of the image. The yellow paper held by the hand contains a message that reads, "The ballot is a power in your hands. Use it-and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it-and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it." Above the hand, there is a logo with the text "POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" and a symbol in the middle. The overall design and style of the poster evoke a sense of urgency and importance, encouraging viewers to register and exercise their right to vote.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a vintage poster promoting voter registration. The poster features a large, stylized illustration of an arm and hand holding a yellow piece of paper with text. The hand is rendered in shades of brown and pink with textured brushstrokes and belongs to a person wearing a gray shirt with the sleeve rolled up. The yellow paper held by the hand contains text in black lettering. The text is centered on the paper and reads: "THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it-and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it-and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it." The illustration and text are placed on an off-white background. The poster also features the words "CIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE" in the upper right corner, with the CIO logo. Below the hand and the yellow paper, the word "REGISTER" is printed in large, bold, black block letters. Tape can be seen on the poster in various places. The artist's signature "Ben Shahn" is visible on the left side of the image. The poster is likely a piece of political propaganda aimed at encouraging people to register to vote.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

The image is a poster advocating for voter registration. It features a close-up of a muscular arm and hand holding a yellow rectangle. The hand is reaching down to grasp the yellow paper, and the words "REGISTER" appear in bold, black letters at the bottom of the poster. The yellow rectangle contains the text: “THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it - and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it - and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it.”

The upper right corner of the poster contains the logo and text "CIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE". The image is designed in a vintage style, with a faded background and a slightly worn texture. The artist's signature "Ben Shahn" is visible in the top-left.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a vintage poster from the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) Political Action Committee. It promotes voter registration and emphasizes the importance of voting. The central visual element is an illustration of a hand holding a yellow piece of paper. The text on the paper reads:

"THE BALLOT is a power in your hands. Use it—and you help to secure good government. Fail to use it—and you score for the other side. Your vote is the key to your freedom. To use it you must register. Do it."

The poster prominently features the word "REGISTER" in large, bold letters at the bottom. The overall message is clear: the ballot is a powerful tool for citizens to influence government and secure their freedoms, and registering to vote is a crucial step in exercising this power. The poster aims to encourage people to register and participate in the democratic process.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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