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Human Generated Data

Title

Rachel Weeping (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, M25498

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Rachel Weeping (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, M25498

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Art 96.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 99.9
art 99.7
chalk out 98.9
people 98.5
visuals 98.4
man 98.1
woodcut 97.7
retro 96.5
print 96.1
vintage 95.3
portrait 94.6
engraving 94.5
myth 94.2
skull 94
old 92.8
graphic 91.7
mythology 91.5
woman 91.4
adult 90.7
narrative 90.7

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

floral 51.1
damask 48.6
pattern 46.6
vintage 45.6
retro 44.3
antique 39.2
design 38.4
art 38.4
drawing 35.3
decoration 32.1
grunge 31.6
wallpaper 31.4
old 30.7
leaf 30.4
decorative 30.1
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flower 29.3
decor 29.2
texture 29.2
sketch 28.9
swirl 27.7
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paper 24.3
ornament 24.2
frame 24
arabesque 23.7
element 23.2
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style 22.3
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seamless 20.9
border 20.8
silhouette 20.7
textile 20
foliage 19.4
card 18.3
backdrop 18.2
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royal 16.4
representation 16.3
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classic 15.8
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artistic 15.7
branch 15.5
curl 15.2
elegance 15.1
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baroque 14.7
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aged 14.5
grungy 14.3
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brown 12.5
flourish 11.8
ancient 11.3
rococo 10.9
traditional 10.8
renaissance 10.8
symbol 10.8
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color 10.6
modern 10.5
rose 10.3
wall 10.3
artwork 10.1
dirty 10
fashion 9.8
stylized 9.6
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botany 9.3
black 9
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canvas 8.6
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rough 8.2
engraving 7.9
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ink 7.7
stencil 7.7
dark 7.5
banner 7.4
paint 7.3
religion 7.2
material 7.2
love 7.1

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

nintendo 100
text 99.5
drawing 98.8
sketch 98.6
book 97.8
illustration 95.6
cartoon 94.9
human face 74
person 66.1
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Male, 97.9%
Happy 0.2%
Fear 0.9%
Sad 70.1%
Calm 18.9%
Confused 0.7%
Disgusted 0.2%
Angry 8.9%
Surprised 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Human face
Person
Human nose
Human mouth

AWS Rekognition

Painting 59.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 43.2%
close up of a book 37.1%
a close up of a book cover 37%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

painting artist, illustration for the poem.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a drawing of a man and woman sitting on a couch

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a monochromatic drawing that depicts an emotional scene with three figures surrounded by a densely sketched background that includes foliage and abstract shapes. There is an adult figure in the center holding a small child, while another adult figure is positioned to the right and an additional figure to the left. The figures appear to be in a distressed state, and the central adult is engaging with the child in their arms. The drawing style is expressive, using bold and dynamic lines. Below the illustration, the text reads: "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted," signed by 'Ben Shahn'.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This image features an artwork with brown ink on a lighter brown base. The piece appears to depict human figures with a dynamic interplay of lines and shading, conveying motion and emotional intensity. There's text at the bottom of the artwork which reads, "Ben Shahn" and "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted," suggesting that the subject might be a biblical or historical narrative, specifically referencing Rachel from the Judeo-Christian texts. The style of the drawing is expressive, with gestural strokes that create the forms and suggest movement or turmoil. It's worth noting that there are two rectangular areas in the piece where the original content has been obscured.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be a sepia-toned artwork or sketch depicting a mourning scene. The image shows several figures rendered in an expressive, flowing style. The artwork has a caption at the bottom that references Rachel weeping for her children, which appears to be drawing from the biblical passage in Jeremiah 31:15. The drawing style uses loose, gestural lines and shading to create an emotional scene of grief and lamentation. The composition is done in brown tones and shows the figures against a dark, textured background. The artist's name appears to be Ben Shahn. The overall mood of the piece is one of deep sorrow and maternal anguish.

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

The image depicts a pencil or charcoal sketch drawing of several nude human figures. The figures appear to be women and children embracing or huddling close together in a forest or jungle setting, based on the plants and leaves sketched around them. The drawing style is loose and expressive.

Below the sketch is a handwritten caption that reads "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted." This seems to be an artistic interpretation referencing the biblical story of Rachel mourning the loss of her children, found in the Book of Jeremiah. The intimate, protective poses of the figures conveys a sense of sorrow, tragedy and a mother's grief over her children.

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

The image appears to be a sketch or drawing depicting a pregnant woman surrounded by figures in a lush, jungle-like setting. The woman is shown cradling her belly, with a serene expression on her face. The background features foliage and other figures, creating a sense of a natural, almost mystical environment. The overall style of the drawing is expressive and somewhat abstract, with bold, gestural lines and a focus on the central figure.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a sepia-toned artwork depicting a scene with several figures in an expressive, sketch-like style. The drawing shows figures in what appears to be a moment of grief or sorrow. The central figure is holding a child, and there are other figures in the background. The style is loose and gestural, with flowing lines and shading created through brushwork or ink.

At the bottom of the image, there is handwritten text that references Rachel weeping for her children, which appears to be the title or caption for this piece. The artist's name "Ben Shahn" is also visible.

The artwork has a strong emotional quality, conveyed through the poses and expressions of the figures, as well as the dramatic use of shading and line work. It appears to be illustrating a biblical reference, depicting a scene of maternal grief.

The medium appears to be ink or wash on paper, and the composition draws the viewer's eye to the central maternal figure, creating a powerful emotional focal point.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sketch of a family scene, featuring a woman holding a child in her lap, with a man standing behind them. The sketch is done in brown ink and appears to be a study for a larger work. The woman has long hair and is wearing a dress that is not fully visible. The child is also wearing a dress and has their legs crossed. The man has short hair and is wearing a shirt. He is looking down at the woman and child with a gentle expression. The background of the sketch is dark and indistinct, but it appears to be a room or interior space. The overall mood of the sketch is one of warmth and intimacy, capturing a tender moment between the family members. The sketch is signed "Ben Shahn" in the bottom-left corner, indicating that it was created by the American artist Ben Shahn.

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

The image is a sketch of a woman holding a child, with two other figures in the background. The woman is seated and cradles the child in her arms, while the two figures behind her appear to be watching over them. The sketch is rendered in brown ink on a beige background, with bold lines and expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and emotion.

The overall mood of the image is one of tenderness and protection, as the woman gently holds the child and the two figures in the background seem to be guarding them. The use of brown ink adds a warm and earthy tone to the image, which complements the soft, gentle quality of the scene.

The image appears to be a study or sketch for a larger work, possibly a painting or drawing. The artist's signature, "Ben Shahn," is visible in the bottom-left corner of the image, indicating that it is an original piece by the American artist Ben Shahn. The image may be part of a series or collection of works by Shahn, who was known for his expressive and emotive depictions of everyday life and social issues.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a drawing of three women. One woman is seated on the ground, holding a baby in her arms, while the other two women are standing behind her. The woman holding the baby is looking down, while the other two women are looking up. The drawing is in black and white, with a brownish-yellowish hue. There is also a text at the bottom of the image.

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

The image depicts a poignant scene of a woman sitting on the ground, holding a baby in her arms, while two other women stand behind her. The central figure, who is the mother, is depicted with a serene yet sorrowful expression, emphasizing the emotional weight of the moment. The woman on the left, possibly a sister or another family member, is shown with her arms crossed, suggesting a sense of helplessness or contemplation. The woman on the right, standing with her hand on the mother's shoulder, offers a gesture of support, indicating a sense of solidarity and empathy. The background is intentionally blurred, focusing the viewer's attention on the emotional dynamics between the characters. The image is titled "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted," which adds a layer of narrative context, suggesting a historical or biblical reference. The overall composition and the expressive use of shading and line work convey a deep sense of empathy and the enduring strength of maternal love amidst sorrow.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned, expressive drawing, likely a lithograph or a similar printmaking technique. It depicts a scene with multiple figures, likely conveying a somber and emotional narrative.

Composition and Subject:

  • The central focus is on a nude woman sitting and holding a child, the woman likely being Rachel. The style is expressive with cross-hatching, capturing the rough texture.
  • Two other nude women are in the background.
  • The background features stylized vegetation.
  • The drawing is created using lines to convey the volume and form of the figures.

Style and Technique:

  • The style is simplified and expressive.
  • The technique employs cross-hatching and loose lines, giving the image a feeling of immediacy and emotion.
  • The color palette is limited to sepia tones, which adds to the somber mood.

Text/Inscription:

  • Below the drawing, there is a handwritten text that says "Ben Shahn Rachel washing for her children and refusing to be comforted." This text gives insight into the subject.

Interpretation:

Based on the inscription, the scene depicts Rachel mourning her children. The composition and style of the drawing suggest a focus on the emotional impact of the loss. The inclusion of figures may represent other women offering support.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-26

Here's a description of the image:

The image appears to be a sepia-toned print of a drawing with the title "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted." It is attributed to "Ben Shahn" at the bottom. The scene depicts a cluster of figures under a sketched, somewhat stylized palm tree.

At the forefront, a seated, full-figured woman cradles a child in her arms, with the child's face pressed against her chest. To the left and slightly behind her, a second, standing woman with long hair gazes off to the side. Another woman, standing to the right and also slightly behind, has her hand resting gently on the seated woman's shoulder and is also looking off to the side. All figures appear to be nude or partially draped.

The style of the drawing is somewhat primitive or expressionistic, with bold, sketchy lines and simplified forms. The background is filled with dense, layered strokes, suggesting a lush or perhaps turbulent environment. The overall impression is one of grief or lamentation, consistent with the title.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is an artwork titled "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted," created by Ben Shahn. The drawing is executed in a monochromatic brown tone, giving it a sepia-like appearance.

The central figure is a woman, presumably Rachel, depicted in a seated position with a sorrowful expression on her face. She is holding a child close to her body, suggesting a protective and nurturing gesture. Another child is depicted to her left, appearing to be in a similar state of distress. The background is abstract and textured, with bold, expressive lines that create a sense of chaos or turmoil.

The title of the artwork, "Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted," is written in cursive at the bottom of the image, emphasizing the emotional theme of the piece. The artwork likely references the biblical story of Rachel, who is often depicted as a symbol of maternal grief and sorrow. The overall mood of the image is somber and reflective, capturing the profound sadness and refusal of comfort in the face of loss.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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