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Human Generated Data

Title

I Saw Dimly Relieved (Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow Portfolio)

Date

1931

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, M25496

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

I Saw Dimly Relieved (Levana and Our Ladies of Sorrow Portfolio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1931

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25496

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Art 92.6
Text 63.1
Poster 56.3
Advertisement 56.3
Painting 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 99.6
art 98.7
retro 98
chalk out 97.8
vector 97.4
vintage 96.7
old 94.9
print 93.9
visuals 93.9
design 93.1
man 91.4
people 91.3
painting 91.1
sketch 90.9
antique 90.8
graphic 89.5
symbol 89.3
paper 88.3
image 87.5
desktop 87.2

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 57.7
sketch 53.7
representation 37.1
floral 35.8
art 34.4
design 32.2
retro 29.6
grunge 29
vintage 26.5
frame 26.2
pattern 24.7
envelope 24.6
decorative 24.3
silhouette 24.1
card 22.7
graphic 22.7
decoration 21.9
flower 20.8
scroll 20.1
texture 18.8
old 18.2
leaf 17.9
creative 17.7
wallpaper 17.7
antique 17.5
ornate 17.4
paper 17.4
element 17.4
style 17.1
decor 16.8
banner 16.6
curl 16.2
ornament 15.5
border 15.4
plant 15
greeting 14.9
swirl 14.8
container 13.9
arabesque 13.5
map 13.4
shape 13.3
splash 12.8
paint 12.7
dirty 12.7
modern 12.6
elegance 12.6
holiday 12.2
symbol 12.1
elements 12.1
artwork 11.9
invitation 11.6
text 11.4
artistic 11.3
celebration 11.2
spring 11
painting 11
ink 10.6
curve 10.5
elegant 10.3
aged 10
gold 9.9
backgrounds 9.8
filigree 8.9
stain 8.7
ancient 8.7
cover 8.3
foliage 8.3
wedding 8.3
line 7.7
poster 7.6
icon 7.1
menu 7.1
leaves 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Text 85.2
Drawing 83.4
Art 82.6
Illustration 73.8
Font 68.6
Sketch 66
Artwork 64.4
Visual arts 62.5
Figure drawing 55.7
Chair 54.3
Painting 53.4
Printmaking 52.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

text 99.7
sketch 94.7
drawing 93
illustration 87.7
person 83.4
poster 78.5
cartoon 72.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-23
Gender Male, 54.5%
Confused 45%
Surprised 45%
Calm 54.8%
Sad 45.1%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Angry 45%
Fear 45%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Painting
Poster 56.3%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 60.7%
close up of a book 54.8%
a hand holding a book 54.7%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-17

The image is a drawing, likely done in a sepia tone, by the artist Ben Shahn. It features a stylized, thoughtful figure seated with an intense expression, facing left. The figure is in the foreground, and more detailed attention has been paid to the lines and contours of their face and body. In the background, there is a depiction of three standing figures, which appear to resemble classical or mythological figures. The artwork has a rough, sketch-like quality with expressive linework and shading that is evocative rather than precise. At the bottom of the drawing, there is a handwritten inscription that reads: "...I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark back ground of my dream) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." This text is likely an excerpt from a literary source, and it complements the visual content of the image, suggesting an exploration of dreamlike, imperfect, and somewhat ominous themes. The drawing captures a sense of contemplation and mystery, engaging the viewer with its blend of expressive visual style and thoughtful text.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-17

The image is an illustration that features a drawn figure in the foreground, appearing to be in profile with their face turned toward the viewer. The figure has distinct facial features and hair outlined with a headdress or crown-like accessory. The background is darker, with three other figures that seem more abstract and less detailed compared to the foreground figure. These figures appear to be standing together and partially merged with the dark backdrop, which adds a dreamlike or ethereal quality to the scene. Below the illustration, there is handwritten text that reads: "...I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark back ground of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." The text seems poetic and, combined with the drawing, evokes a sense of mystery and perhaps references a narrative or literary work. In the bottom corner, the name "Ben Shahn" is written, suggesting that this person is the artist of the work. The overall image has a raw, expressive quality that conveys emotion and storytelling.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-17

This appears to be a sepia-toned artistic illustration showing a figure in the foreground and several shadowy figures in the background. The style is expressionistic, with loose, gestural brushstrokes creating an ethereal, dreamlike quality. Below the artwork is a handwritten caption that reads "...I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark background of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." The drawing has a haunting quality, with the main figure appearing gaunt and elongated in a modernist style. The background figures, presumably the "Sisters" mentioned in the text, are rendered more vaguely as dark silhouettes. The overall composition creates a sense of psychological tension and mystery, enhanced by the monochromatic brown tones used throughout the piece. The signature appears to read "Ben Shahn," who was a well-known American artist and social realist. The piece appears to be an illustration, possibly for a book or literary work, given the accompanying text.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-17

The image depicts an artistic sketch or painting of a pensive woman. She has her arm raised with her hand resting on her cheek, suggesting she is deep in thought or dreaming. The style looks like an ink or charcoal sketch, with loose, expressive lines conveying the woman's face and hair in an impressionistic rather than photorealistic manner. Below the sketch is a handwritten caption that reads: "...I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark background of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." The style and caption give the artwork a moody, introspective feel, perhaps illustrating a moment from a story or the artist's imagination. Without more context it's difficult to identify the specific woman depicted, but the image skillfully captures a contemplative state of mind through the gestural, emotive linework and composition focused on her thoughtful pose and expression.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-17

The image appears to be a pencil sketch or drawing. It depicts a figure in the foreground, surrounded by a group of other figures in the background. The figure in the foreground has a somewhat distressed or troubled expression. The text beneath the image suggests that the figure is reflecting on or recounting a dream-like experience, describing the "imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters" in the background. The overall style and composition of the image conveys a sense of melancholy or introspection.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sketch of a woman with a quote below it. The woman is drawn in a dark brown color and appears to be wearing a dress or robe. She has her hair pulled back and is looking to the right. Behind her are three other figures, also drawn in a dark brown color, but less detailed than the woman. The quote below the woman reads: "...I saw (dimly relived upon the dark background of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." The quote is written in a handwriting style font and is also in dark brown color. The background of the image is a light beige color, with a darker beige border around the edges. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, with the woman's serious expression and the quote adding to the sense of drama and intensity.

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

The image depicts a sketch of a woman sitting on the ground, with two other women standing behind her. The sketch is rendered in brown and features a quote at the bottom. **Key Features:** * **Woman Sitting:** The central figure is a woman with short hair, wearing a dress or robe. She sits on the ground with her legs bent to one side. * **Two Women Standing:** Behind the seated woman are two other women, also dressed in robes. They appear to be standing in a doorway or archway. * **Quote:** At the bottom of the image, a quote is written in brown ink. It reads: "...I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark background of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters." * **Signature:** The artist's signature, "Ben Shahn," is visible below the quote. * **Background:** The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the brown sketch. **Overall Impression:** The image presents a contemplative and dreamlike scene, with the seated woman lost in thought. The presence of the two standing women adds a sense of mystery and intrigue, while the quote provides a poetic and enigmatic context for the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-17

The image is a drawing in brown ink on a light-colored background. It depicts a man sitting in a cave-like structure, with his arms resting on his knees. The man has a serious expression on his face, and his hair is styled in a way that resembles a crown. Behind him, there are three women standing in a row, with their hands on their hips. The drawing has a rough, sketchy style, and there is a quote at the bottom that reads, "I saw (dimly) relieved upon the dark background of my dreams, the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-17

The image is a drawing of a man sitting on the ground with his arms resting on his knees. He is looking to the right, and his expression is serious. Behind him, there are three women standing, and they are looking at something. The drawing is in black and white, and there is a quote written below it. The quote reads, "I saw (dimly relieved upon the dark background of my dreams) the imperfect lineaments of the awful Sisters."

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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