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Title

Man Playing Cithara (Hallelujah Miniatures No. 1 With Calligraphy)

Date

1970-1971

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, M25537

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Man Playing Cithara (Hallelujah Miniatures No. 1 With Calligraphy)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1970-1971

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25537

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Text 96.2
Art 93.3
Drawing 93.3
Sketch 75.5
Doodle 74.3
Handwriting 62.5
Leisure Activities 61.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 97.6
vector 96.6
chalk out 95.6
design 94.8
art 93.1
graphic 91.1
sketch 90.7
symbol 90.3
retro 89.7
desktop 86.5
scribble 85.9
people 85.9
sketchy 85.8
child 82.8
decoration 82.1
man 81.8
image 81.6
visuals 80
set 79.8
no person 79.1

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 66.2
sketch 63.3
design 37.3
art 34.6
representation 34.4
floral 29.9
pattern 26.1
cartoon 24.2
graphic 23.4
curve 21.9
frame 21.7
flower 21.6
element 21.6
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retro 18.9
leaf 18.7
decoration 18.3
painting 18.2
ornate 17.4
pencil 16.9
plant 16.8
decorative 16.8
icon 15.9
ornament 15.6
symbol 15.5
grunge 15.4
card 14.4
style 14.1
silhouette 14.1
vintage 14.1
artistic 13.9
clip art 13
swirl 12.9
modern 12.7
scroll 12.4
creative 12.4
elements 12.1
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fun 12
spring 11.8
border 11.8
black 11.5
graphics 11.2
banner 11.1
curl 10.5
set 10.2
template 10.1
artwork 10.1
cute 10.1
flourishes 9.8
texture 9.8
wallpaper 9.2
animal 9
doodle 8.9
holiday 8.6
kids 8.5
draw 8.5
organic 8.4
sign 8.3
natural 8.1
colorful 7.9
curves 7.7
paper 7.7
antique 7.6
clip 7.6
clean 7.5
foliage 7.4
funny 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
branch 7.3
group 7.3
lines 7.2
crayon 7.2
decor 7.1

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Font 92
Drawing 91.4
Text 91.2
Line art 87.3
Art 78.6
Illustration 78
Line 73
Sketch 70
Visual arts 68.6
Artwork 57.4
Graphic design 57.3
Graphics 56.2
Calligraphy 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 99.7
sketch 98.9
text 97.4
cartoon 95
child art 93.7
handwriting 91.8
illustration 82.1
design 76.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Human face
Human eye

Clarifai

Clothing 72%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

paintings art 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-29

a close up of a logo 85.5%
a close up of a piece of paper 76.7%
close up of a logo 76.6%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a sketch of the text.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a drawing of a man playing a harpet

OpenAI GPT

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

The image features a two-part illustration set against a beige background.

On the left, there is a black line drawing depicting a bearded man playing a lyre, tilted backwards as if passionately absorbed in the music. The man's expressive posture and details of the lyre are prominently highlighted, providing an impression of movement and emotion.

On the right side of the image, there is a decorative yellow design surrounding Hebrew text. The text intricately weaves through the design, creating an artistic contrast with the monochromatic illustration. The design consists of flowing, vine-like patterns that meld with the text, adding a sense of liveliness and motion.

Overall, the image combines musical and artistic elements, invoking a sense of cultural and historical richness.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

The image displays a stylized artwork with two distinct components side by side on a light-colored background. On the left, there's a line drawing of a person playing a large stringed instrument, possibly a harp or lyre. The person is depicted in profile view and seems to be seated, tilting the instrument against their shoulder as they play.

On the right side, there is a decorative text in Hebrew script within an ornate, squarish border. The letters are filled with intricate, swirling patterns, and the design incorporates elaborate flourishes that extend beyond the borders of the text block, contributing to an ornamental and possibly traditional look. The artistic interplay of the image elements suggests that the illustration could have cultural, musical, or religious significance.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This image appears to be a sketch or drawing that combines two elements. On the left side is a simple black line drawing that appears to show a figure with a musical instrument, possibly a harp or similar stringed instrument. On the right side is an ornate design in yellow/gold with decorative swirls and what appears to be Hebrew text or characters incorporated into the design. The style suggests this might be from a manuscript or artistic rendering combining musical and Hebrew cultural elements. The overall composition has a historical or traditional feel to it.

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

This image appears to be a religious or historical artwork divided into two parts. On the left is a simple line drawing of a figure playing what appears to be a harp or similar stringed instrument. The drawing is done in black ink in a sketch-like style. On the right side is text in Hebrew characters rendered in yellow/gold with decorative swirls and flourishes around it. The overall composition suggests this might be from a religious manuscript or artistic representation related to Jewish culture, possibly depicting the playing of religious music or psalms.

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

The image shows two illustrations side-by-side on a beige background.

On the left is a simple black line sketch depicting a man playing a stringed instrument, likely a harp. The drawing style is loose and expressive.

On the right is an intricate yellow calligraphic design. The flowing, intertwined lines form an abstract pattern resembling vines, leaves or floral shapes. The dense, ornate design contrasts with the minimalist figure drawing.

The juxtaposition suggests a connection between music and ornamental art. The sketchy, spontaneous musician drawing paired with the precise, elaborate calligraphy creates an interesting visual dialogue between the two disparate styles and subject matters presented together.

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

The image consists of two main elements. On the left side, there is a black and white drawing of a figure sitting at what appears to be a harp or similar stringed instrument. The figure is depicted in a stylized, sketchy manner.

On the right side of the image, there is a section of ornate, decorative text written in a script that resembles Hebrew or another Semitic language. The text is rendered in a bold, golden color against a beige background.

The overall composition has an artistic, expressive quality, combining the figurative drawing with the abstract, calligraphic text elements. The image has a sense of cultural or religious significance, though I cannot identify any specific individuals depicted.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is a digital illustration of a man playing a harp, accompanied by Hebrew text. The illustration is divided into two sections: a drawing of a man playing a harp on the left and Hebrew text on the right.

  • Man Playing Harp:
    • The man is depicted in a simple line drawing style, with minimal details.
    • He is shown from the waist up, facing to the left.
    • His right hand is holding the harp, while his left hand is placed on his hip.
    • The harp is drawn in a similar style to the man, with a simple outline and minimal details.
  • Hebrew Text:
    • The text is written in a decorative font, with each letter connected to the next in a flowing manner.
    • The text is in black and yellow, with the yellow letters being more prominent.
    • The text appears to be a quote or phrase from a religious or cultural text.

Overall, the image suggests a connection between music and spirituality, with the man playing the harp as a symbol of creativity and expression. The Hebrew text adds an element of cultural and religious significance to the image, highlighting the importance of music in Jewish tradition.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-13

The image is a digital illustration of a man playing a harp, accompanied by Hebrew text. The man is depicted in a simple line drawing style, wearing a tunic and holding the harp with both hands. He has curly hair and is facing to the right.

To the right of the man, there is a yellow design that resembles a tree or vine, with Hebrew text written in black within it. The text appears to be a quote or phrase, but its meaning is unclear without further context.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the illustrations. Overall, the image suggests a connection to Jewish culture or tradition, given the presence of Hebrew text and the harp, which is an instrument often associated with Jewish music and liturgy.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a piece of artwork featuring two distinct elements. On the left side, there is a black and white drawing of a person playing a harp. The harpist is depicted in a side view, with the harp positioned vertically in front of them. The harpist's hands are positioned on the strings of the harp, suggesting they are playing it. The harpist is wearing a robe, and their hair is tied back.

On the right side of the image, there is a stylized, abstract design in yellow on a white background. The design appears to be a combination of geometric shapes and organic forms, possibly representing a stylized interpretation of a harp or musical notes. In the center of this design, there are Hebrew letters that spell out "David," which is a common name in Hebrew and is also the name of a biblical figure known for his musical talents.

The overall composition of the image suggests a thematic connection between music, specifically the harp, and the name David, possibly referencing the biblical King David, who is traditionally associated with playing the harp. The contrast between the realistic drawing on the left and the abstract design on the right adds a layer of artistic interpretation to the piece.

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

The image features two distinct illustrations on a white background. On the left side, there is a black-and-white drawing of a man sitting on a stone bench. He is holding a harp in his hands, and his head is slightly tilted to the side, possibly playing the instrument. The man is wearing a simple, ancient-style garment. On the right side of the image, there is a colorful, intricate design in yellow and black. The design includes Hebrew letters in the center, which appear to be part of a larger, decorative pattern. The overall composition of the image is balanced, with the left side being more realistic and the right side being more abstract and decorative.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a print or illustration on a cream-colored background. It appears to be divided into two sections:

Left Side: A black and white line drawing depicts a man in profile. He is depicted playing a harp. The man is shown with his head tilted up, and his hands are positioned on the harp strings. The style of the drawing is somewhat stylized, with a focus on outline and shadow. The man is wearing simple clothing that is typical of ancient times.

Right Side: This section features Hebrew lettering in black, framed by decorative yellow abstract shapes that look like flourishes and organic patterns. The text appears to be a word or phrase.

The overall aesthetic is somewhat classical or ancient, with a possible artistic reference to biblical or historical themes.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

The image displays a piece of artwork divided into two distinct sections, each with unique designs, set against a light cream background.

On the left, there is a sketch of a man playing a harp. The illustration is in black lines and appears to be in a stylized, potentially historical, art style. The man is depicted with a detailed face, and his fingers are shown positioned on the strings of the harp. The overall impression is one of artistic and historical character.

On the right, there is an image featuring Hebrew text in black, surrounded by a decorative gold design reminiscent of ornate scrollwork or foliage. The gold elements create an intricate pattern that highlights the Hebrew characters in the center.

The overall composition suggests a combination of ancient musical artistry with decorative calligraphy.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image features two distinct elements:

  1. Left Side:

    • There is a black and white illustration of a person playing a stringed instrument, which appears to be a harp or a lyre. The person is depicted in a seated position, wearing a robe, and is focused on playing the instrument. The drawing has a sketch-like quality, with visible lines and shading to convey depth and texture.
  2. Right Side:

    • There is a decorative design in gold, featuring intricate, flowing patterns that resemble vines or floral motifs. In the center of this design, there is Hebrew text. The text reads "תהילים," which translates to "Tehillim" in English, meaning "Psalms."

The combination of the harp player and the Hebrew text suggests a connection to the Book of Psalms from the Hebrew Bible, which is often associated with music and poetry. The overall aesthetic of the image has a traditional and artistic feel, likely intended to evoke a sense of reverence and cultural heritage.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-30

The image appears to be a design featuring two distinct sections. On the left side, there is a black and white illustration of a person playing a harp. The person is depicted in a stylized, somewhat abstract manner, with curly hair and flowing garments. The harp is detailed, showing strings and a lyre-like structure. The background of this section has a subtle, repeating pattern of curved shapes.

On the right side, there is a block of text in Hebrew that reads "בנ.Txtננ" (the Hebrew text is partially obscured but appears to be a word or phrase). Surrounding the text is an elaborate, ornate design in a golden-yellow color. This design features intricate, swirling patterns and flourishes, giving it a decorative and almost calligraphic appearance. The overall style of the image suggests it might be an artistic or cultural representation, possibly related to Jewish heritage or tradition.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-30

This image appears to be an artistic composition with two main elements:

  1. On the left side, there is a detailed black and white illustration of a figure playing a harp. The figure has curly hair and is seated, holding the harp with both hands. The harp is depicted with vertical strings and a decorative top.

  2. On the right side, there is a decorative yellow and black design with Hebrew text in the center. The text reads "נָבוּעַ" (Nave), which is a name that appears in the Bible. The text is surrounded by intricate, swirling patterns that resemble foliage or vines.

The background of the image has a subtle, faded pattern that complements the overall design. The image has a vintage or antique feel to it.

Text analysis

Amazon

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