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Human Generated Data

Title

Die Dreigroschenoper (The Beggar's Opera)

Date

1958-1959

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, M25425

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Die Dreigroschenoper (The Beggar's Opera)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1958-1959

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25425

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-01

Drawing 94.3
Art 94.3
Advertisement 90.1
Sketch 83.3
Flyer 71.5
Brochure 71.5
Paper 71.5
Face 58.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-01

vector 97.8
illustration 97.3
chalk out 93.9
no person 93.5
design 92.9
retro 92.4
graphic design 92.3
love 90.6
ornate 89
art 89
scribble 88.9
graphic 88.6
sketchy 86.8
card 86
vintage 84.8
desktop 84.3
invitation 84
paper 83.7
cute 83.6
funny 83

Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 100
cartoon 33.1
art 29.9
design 26
black 22.9
outline 20.9
style 20.1
silhouette 19.9
graphic 19
clip art 15.8
line 15.5
shape 14.9
element 14.1
retro 14
contour 13.6
decorative 13.4
animal 13.1
icon 12.7
artistic 12.2
symbol 12.2
painting 11.8
decoration 11.6
floral 11.1
set 11.1
pattern 10.3
flower 10
vintage 10
human 9.8
fun 9.8
ink 9.7
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people 9.5
grunge 9.4
cute 9.4
paint 9.1
mammal 9.1
creative 8.9
man 8.8
modern 8.4
sign 8.3
funny 8.3
artwork 8.3
lovely 8
wallpaper 7.7
curl 7.6
fashion 7.6
swirl 7.4
pet 7.4
cheerful 7.3
color 7.3
lines 7.2
holiday 7.2
person 7.1
paper 7.1
pretty 7

Google
created on 2019-11-01

Text 96.6
Line art 93.1
Head 87.6
Font 83.1
Drawing 77.6
Organism 76.7
Illustration 75.4
Human 74.7
Art 74
Photo caption 60.9
Sketch 57.9
Fictional character 52.8
Child 52
Paper 51
Style 51

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-01

nintendo 100
text 99.9
sketch 99.4
drawing 99.2
art 93
illustration 92.1
cartoon 88.5
human face 65

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 31-47
Gender Male, 60.8%
Surprised 8.7%
Fear 54.5%
Disgusted 0.8%
Sad 12.8%
Happy 0.3%
Angry 9.5%
Calm 9.6%
Confused 3.8%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster

Clarifai

Poster
Human face
Clothing
Human nose
Human mouth
Human eye

AWS Rekognition

Poster 78%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-01

text visuals 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-11-01

a close up of a map 64.1%
close up of a map 59%
a map with text 47.8%

Clarifai

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

a poster for the play.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a poster for a movie starring the movie, lottie

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-31

This image is a vintage poster for the production of "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera) by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The artwork is primarily done in a sketch style with simplified, abstract, and exaggerated features of three figures. The central figure appears to be wearing a tall hat, possibly depicting a character from the opera, flanked by two other characters.

The title "Die Dreigroschenoper" is written at the top in an ornate font. Below the illustration, the credits are provided:

  • Music by Kurt Weill
  • Lyrics by Bertolt Brecht
  • Entire production supervised by Lotte Lenya for Columbia Records
  • Lotte Lenya appears prominently on the poster, indicating her significant role in the production.

It also notes the involvement of various other team members in staging, sound engineering, orchestra, and chorus. The production was recorded at the Afifa Studio in Tempelhof, Berlin, from January 11-15, 1958. At the bottom right, there is a signature "Ben Shahn," indicating he is the artist of the poster.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-31

This is a poster with a hand-drawn illustration and text elements. The illustration at the top half of the poster is a stylized depiction of three characters. The character in the foreground has a look of shock or surprise on his face. To his left is a character with a top hat and an unemotional expression, and behind them is another figure, only partially visible, with an aloof or indifferent expression. All characters are drawn with simple, exaggerated features characteristic of expressionist or caricature art. They appear to be male figures.

The top of the poster has text that reads "Die Dreigroschenoper," which translates to "The Threepenny Opera" in English. Below the title are the names "KURT WEILL" and "BERTOLT BRECHT," who are the composer and playwright of the opera, respectively. It also states that the entire production was supervised by Lotte Lenya for Columbia Records. Additional text provides information about the orchestra and chorus conductor, Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, and indicates that the recording was made at the Afifa Studio in Tempelhof Berlin, January 11-16, 1930.

The poster also features the name "LOTTE LENYA" prominently near the bottom, noting her significant role in this production. The bottom left corner of the poster has the signature of the artist who created the illustration. The artistic style and lettering suggest an early 20th-century design, fitting with the 1930 date of the recording mentioned on the poster.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is an album cover or promotional artwork for "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera) by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The image features a minimalist line drawing in black ink showing four figures in profile, arranged in a row. The drawing style is sparse and expressionistic, with simple lines capturing the essence of the characters. The figures appear to be wearing formal attire like suits or coats.

At the bottom of the image, there are credits indicating this is a Columbia Records production supervised by Lotte Lenya, with the orchestra and chorus conducted by Wilhelm Bruckner-Rüggeberg. It was recorded at the Altis Studio in Tempelhof, Berlin in January 1958.

The title "Die Dreigroschenoper" appears in German text at the top of the image. The artwork has a stark, modernist quality that aligns well with the Weimar-era aesthetic of the opera itself.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-31

This is a promotional poster for "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera) by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The artwork features a minimalist line drawing showing three stylized figures in a theatrical pose. The illustration is done in a sparse, expressive style typical of German artistic movements of the early 20th century. The figures are drawn with simple curved lines, wearing formal attire including what appears to be a top hat on the middle figure.

Below the illustration, the text shows credits including Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, with Lotte Lenya listed as production supervisor for Columbia Records. The poster indicates this was recorded at the Afifa-Studio in Tempelhof, Berlin in January 1958.

The overall design is quite stark and modernist, with the illustration in black line work against a light background, and the text in brown below. It's an excellent example of the artistic style associated with German theater and opera promotional materials from this period.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a vintage poster or album cover artwork featuring sketches of three people. The main subjects are a man wearing a top hat and a woman, both drawn in an artistic, caricature-like style with exaggerated features. The man has his arm around the woman, who is leaning towards him. To the right is another male figure, also sketched in a caricatured manner.

The text on the poster reads "Die Dreigroschenoper" which translates to "The Threepenny Opera" in English. It lists Kurt Weill as the composer and Bertolt Brecht as the writer, with Lotte Lenya supervising the entire production for Columbia Records. The sketches were conducted by Wilhelm Brockner-Rüggeberg and recorded at the Altes Studio in Tempelhof Berlin on January 11-15, 1958.

The artistic style, along with the credits mentioning well-known figures in theater and music, suggest this is artwork related to a notable musical theater production or opera recording from the mid-20th century. The minimalist sketched style gives it an avant-garde, bohemian feel typical of the era.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-31

The image appears to be a promotional poster or album cover for a musical work by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, titled "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera). The poster features a stylized, cartoonish illustration of three figures - two men and one woman - in what seems to be a theatrical or musical performance setting. The figures have exaggerated, caricature-like features, which is typical of the artistic style associated with Weill and Brecht's collaborations. The text at the top and bottom of the image provides the names of the composers and the album or production details.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a poster for the opera "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera), featuring a sketch of three characters in the center. The title is written in German at the top, while the names of the composer, Kurt Weill, and the librettist, Bertolt Brecht, are listed below the characters. The names of the performers, Lotte Lenya and Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, are also included, along with the dates of the performances.

The background of the poster is a light beige color, providing a subtle contrast to the dark brown text and the sketch of the characters. The overall design of the poster suggests a sense of simplicity and elegance, which is fitting for an opera performance. The use of a light beige background also helps to draw attention to the central image of the three characters, which appears to be a sketch or drawing.

The characters in the sketch appear to be dressed in formal attire, with the man in the middle wearing a top hat and the woman on the left wearing a headscarf. The man on the right is depicted with his hand raised, as if he is speaking or gesturing. The overall mood of the sketch is one of drama and tension, which is consistent with the themes of the opera.

Overall, the poster effectively conveys the essence of the opera and its performers, while also showcasing the artistic style of the sketch. The use of a light beige background and dark brown text creates a visually appealing contrast that draws the viewer's attention to the central image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-11

The image is a poster for the opera "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera) by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The poster features a sketch of three characters from the opera, with the title written in orange text at the top.

The sketch depicts a man wearing a top hat and holding a cane, flanked by two other men. The man on the left has his hand raised to his chin, while the man on the right has his hand on his chest.

Below the sketch, the names of the composers are listed in large orange text, along with the names of the performers and the orchestra. The background of the poster is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the bold orange text and the sketch. Overall, the poster effectively conveys the essence of the opera, which is known for its dark humor and social commentary.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

The image is a poster for an opera titled "Die Dreigroschenoper" by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht. The poster features three caricatured characters, each with distinct facial expressions and exaggerated features. The character on the left has a large, round head with a serious expression, while the character in the center has a long, thin nose and a mischievous grin. The character on the right has a small, round head and a surprised expression. The poster also includes the names of the performers and the orchestra, as well as the date and location of the performance.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-31

This is a poster for the musical "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera), featuring a black-and-white illustration of three characters. The central figure is a man wearing a top hat and holding a cane, while the other two characters are a woman on the left and a man on the right, both looking at the central figure. The poster also includes text in German, which reads "Die Dreigroschenoper" at the top and "Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht" below the illustration. The poster is likely a promotional material for the musical, showcasing the main characters and the composers' names.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a poster for "Die Dreigroschenoper". The poster features a black and white line drawing of three men. The man on the left has long hair pulled back and a stern expression. The man in the middle is wearing a top hat and a double-breasted coat and appears to be singing or shouting. The man on the right is wearing a suit and also appears to be singing or shouting. The drawing is signed "Ben Shahn". Below the drawing, in orange text, are the names "KURT WEILL" and "BERTOLT BRECHT", followed by "ENTIRE PRODUCTION SUPERVISED BY LOTTE LENYA FOR COLUMBIA RECORDS" and a list of the cast members. At the very bottom of the poster, in orange text, are the words "LOTTE LENYA as Jenny" and information about the orchestra and chorus and the recording location and dates.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a poster advertising "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera). It has a minimalist, somewhat caricatured style that's characteristic of modernist design. The color palette is simple, relying primarily on black and a muted sepia/brown for text.

Visual Elements:

  • Illustration: The focal point is a stylized illustration of three figures. The figures are drawn with bold, simple lines, giving them a somewhat abstract appearance. The person in the middle is wearing a top hat and appears to be yelling. The figure on the right is also yelling.
  • Text:
    • The title "Die Dreigroschenoper" appears in a bold, decorative font at the top.
    • The names of the composers (Kurt Weill), playwright (Bertolt Brecht), and star (Lotte Lenya) are prominently displayed in a similar font at the bottom.
    • Additional text includes the cast and credits, and information about the recording.

Style & Aesthetics:

  • Minimalism: The image embraces a minimalist approach, using only essential lines and shapes to convey the subject matter.
  • Modernist: The style reflects the modernist aesthetic of the period, with its emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and artistic expression.
  • Boldness: The poster uses strong, contrasting lines and colors to grab attention.
  • Expressionistic Influence: The exaggerated expressions and the overall slightly unsettling atmosphere hint at an expressionistic influence.

Overall Function:

The poster's purpose is to promote the opera. The choice of style suggests that the opera is meant to be an artistic or intellectual production.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a poster for the opera "Die Dreigroschenoper" (The Threepenny Opera), featuring music by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht. The production was supervised by Lotte Lenya for Columbia Records.

The poster is illustrated with a whimsical, cartoon-style drawing of three characters. The central figure is a man wearing a top hat and a suit, flanked by two other figures, one with a scarf around their head and the other with curly hair. The characters are depicted in a playful, exaggerated manner, with expressive faces and gestures.

The text at the top of the poster reads "Die Dreigroschenoper" in a stylized font. Below the illustration, the names Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, and Lotte Lenya are prominently displayed in bold, orange letters. Additional text provides details about the production, including the cast, orchestra, and recording information. The cast includes notable names such as Wolfgang Neuss, Willy Trenk-Trebitsch, and others. The orchestra and chorus were conducted by Wilhelm Brückner-Rüggeberg, and the recording took place at the Affa Studio in Tempelhof, Berlin, from January 11-15, 1958. The poster is signed by the artist, Ben Shahn, in the bottom right corner.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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