Human Generated Data

Title

"If I Am Not For Myself..." [Text]

Date

1960

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.165

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

"If I Am Not For Myself..." [Text]

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1960

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.165

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-25

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-25

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document 97.2
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text 96.4
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picture frame 95.6
retro 95.3
old 95.3
letter 95.2
message 94.9
vintage 94.8
no person 94.1
pattern 93.5
desktop 93.5
page 93.3
margin 92.9
decoration 92
horizontal 91.9
note 91.6

Imagga
created on 2020-04-25

envelope 83.1
container 49.1
paper 41.7
blank 41.6
texture 37.6
card 35.4
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empty 29.3
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antique 28
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document 25.1
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textured 19.3
page 18.6
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sheet 17
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surface 16.2
rough 15.5
post 15.3
art 15.2
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detail 11.3
letter 11
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mail 8.6
curl 8.6
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sign 8.3
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journal 8.1
closeup 8.1
object 8.1
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horizontal 7.6
striped 7.5
greeting 7.4
close 7.4
grain 7.4
back 7.4
template 7.4
shadow 7.2
information 7.1

Google
created on 2020-04-25

Text 98.2
Font 96
White 95.5
Handwriting 86.8
Paper 82.9
Rectangle 77.2
Line 75.5
Paper product 75.2
Document 74.6
Writing 68.1
Calligraphy 65.3
Drawing 51.1
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-25

text 99.9
handwriting 99.3
drawing 83.1
letter 82.7
typography 75.3
sketch 64.8
script 63.3

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 98%
paintings art 1.9%

Captions

Azure OpenAI

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-14

This image depicts a long, narrow horizontal piece of paper or parchment with a sentence written across it in a stylized, uppercase font. The writing includes decorative elements, with each letter standing atop what appears to be a line with small, symmetrical adornments spaced evenly along it. The sentence reads: "IF I AM NOT FOR MYSELF, WHO WILL BE FOR ME? BUT IF I AM ONLY FOR MYSELF, WHAT AM I? AND IF NOT NOW, WHEN?" This quote is often attributed to Hillel the Elder, a famous Jewish religious leader and philosopher from the time of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The background is plain and light-colored, allowing the text to stand out clearly.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-14

The image depicts a long, horizontal strip of paper with a handwritten quote in English. The text reads: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" Below the English quote, there appears to be a series of characters or symbols that likely represent the same quote in another language, possibly Hebrew. The handwriting is neat and consistent, and the quote is evenly spaced across the length of the paper. The background is a plain, light-colored surface which helps the text stand out clearly.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-14

The image appears to be a handwritten text in a language I do not recognize, stretching across a rectangular background with a beige or yellowish hue. The text seems to be written in a cursive style and takes up the majority of the frame. Without being able to identify any individuals, I can only describe the image as I see it - a piece of handwritten text against a simple background.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-14

This image shows a philosophical quote or statement written in what appears to be a decorative script or calligraphy. The text reads: "IF I AM NOT FOR MYSELF, WHO WILL BE FOR ME? BUT IF I AM ONLY FOR MYSELF, WHAT AM I? AND IF NOT NOW, WHEN?" The text is written in capital letters and appears to be on a light-colored or cream-colored background. Below the main text, there seems to be some smaller or fainter text or decorative elements. This quote is actually a famous ethical maxim attributed to Hillel the Elder, a Jewish religious leader and sage who lived around 2000 years ago, and it raises important questions about individual responsibility and communal obligation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image presents a quote written on a piece of paper, with the text appearing to be a philosophical or existential question. The quote is written in a simple, yet elegant font, and it reads: "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" The text is centered on the page, leaving ample space around it. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker text. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, inviting the viewer to reflect on the meaning of the quote. The quote itself is a famous passage from the Talmud, a central text of Jewish law and tradition. It is often interpreted as a call to action, urging individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and to make a positive impact on the world. The quote is often attributed to Hillel the Elder, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE. Overall, the image is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility. It encourages the viewer to think deeply about their own values and goals, and to take action to make a positive difference in the world.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image presents a poignant quote, "If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?" The quote is inscribed in a simple, yet elegant font on a piece of paper that has been folded and creased, giving it a sense of age and wear. The paper itself is a warm, beige color, with a subtle texture that suggests it may be handmade or of high quality. The quote is written in a single line, stretching across the width of the paper, with each word carefully spaced to create a sense of balance and harmony. The text is centered, with equal margins on either side, which adds to the overall sense of symmetry and order. At the bottom of the paper, there is a decorative border, comprising intricate patterns and symbols that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The border is delicate and refined, with each element carefully crafted to create a sense of continuity and flow. Overall, the image exudes a sense of wisdom, introspection, and contemplation. The quote itself is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-awareness, self-care, and taking action in the present moment. The simple, yet elegant design of the paper and the decorative border add to the overall sense of refinement and sophistication, making the image a compelling and thought-provoking work of art.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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