Human Generated Data

Title

Dead Flies Cause the Ointment (Ecclesiastes?)

Date

1967

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, M25607

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Dead Flies Cause the Ointment (Ecclesiastes?)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1967

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, M25607

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Text 81.2
Art 80.1
Painting 77.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

old 98.3
art 97.1
vintage 94.8
ancient 93.6
face 91.9
desktop 91.8
symbol 91.6
culture 91.4
portrait 90.3
war 89.8
retro 89.6
people 89.5
antique 89.5
design 89.3
decoration 88.4
wear 83
man 82.4
historic 82.4
color 82
military 82

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

armor 41.1
body armor 40.8
breastplate 36.5
protective covering 36.3
armor plate 29.4
shield 27.8
bag 23.7
money 23
cash 21
plate 20.6
covering 18.7
container 18.5
old 18.1
currency 17.9
finance 16.9
texture 16
vintage 14.9
detail 14.5
clock 14.3
paper 14.1
close 13.7
financial 13.4
clothing 13
antique 13
wealth 12.6
business 12.1
purse 11.9
brown 11.8
jeans 11.5
exchange 11.5
banking 11
time 11
banknote 10.7
travel 10.6
fashion 10.6
watch 10.5
pattern 10.3
rich 10.2
dollar 10.2
note 10.1
rough 10
bank 9.9
art 9.8
success 9.7
pay 9.6
ancient 9.5
gold 9
people 8.9
object 8.8
design 8.8
decoration 8.7
bills 8.7
dollars 8.7
women 7.9
banknotes 7.8
pocket 7.8
architecture 7.8
black 7.8
grunge 7.7
timepiece 7.6
tourism 7.4
style 7.4
retro 7.4
aged 7.2
adult 7.1
hand 7.1
cotton 7.1
modern 7
textured 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Art 83.9
Illustration 83.3
Modern art 76.2
Visual arts 72.2
Painting 66.8
Drawing 63.2
Child art 58.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

drawing 99.5
painting 96.6
child art 94.9
handwriting 91.4
sketch 91.3
art 86.4
cartoon 83.9
text 66.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 31-47
Gender Female, 60%
Surprised 0.7%
Disgusted 0.1%
Sad 28.3%
Fear 64.6%
Happy 0.1%
Calm 4.5%
Angry 0.9%
Confused 0.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 77.2%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a black and yellow bag 55.4%
a pair of shoes 55.3%
a pair of black shoes 55.2%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image is an abstract artwork that combines elements of text, illustration and what appears to be constellations. The upper part of the image features an abstract portrayal of a hand holding a setsquare and a triangle, with an eye above it. This portion of the artwork is surrounded by shades of brown and blue. The lower portion of the image is darker and includes several labeled constellations with star-like symbols. Among these, the constellation Lupus is depicted with a wolf-like figure, while other constellations like Corona, Indus, Aras, Pavo, and Triang are situated around it. They are accompanied by illustrative representations pertinent to their names, such as a crown for Corona and a peacock for Pavo. The image seems to merge the mystical representation of constellations with symbolic elements, possibly hinting at themes of observation, knowledge, and exploration.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This is an artistic image that appears to blend elements of a star map with human-like forms. The background consists of various shades of brown, black, and blue, providing a vintage or aged appearance. Prominently featured within the image is an outline of a human face: one eye is visible, while the other is obscured by stylized representations of constellations or star formations, which are labeled with names like "Lupus," "Ara," "Corona," "Indus," and "Pavo." These labels refer to actual constellations in the sky, such as Lupus (the wolf), Ara (the altar), Corona (likely referring to Corona Australis or Corona Borealis), Indus (the Indian), and Pavo (the peacock). The constellations are illustrated with interconnected lines and stars, creating a network resembling a celestial map. Overlaid upon this map are what appear to be faint drawings of a hand and possibly animal figures, creating a surreal overlay of human and celestial imagery. The artistic style suggests a combination of drawing and printmaking techniques, and the overall effect is dreamy and evocative, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationship between humanity and the cosmos.

Anthropic Claude

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

This appears to be an astronomical or astrological illustration, rendered in brown and dark blue tones with golden star points. The image shows several constellations, including Lupus (the wolf), Corona (the crown), and Pavo (the peacock). The artwork has a mystical, vintage quality to it, with constellation figures drawn in a loose, sketchy style against a dark background. The stars are represented as small golden dots or points scattered across the composition. At the top of the image, there appears to be an abstract design or symbol, possibly representing a celestial body or astronomical phenomenon. The overall style suggests this might be from a historical star chart or astronomical manuscript.

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

This image appears to be an abstract painting or illustration using dark earthy tones of brown, black and gold. The composition consists of swirling, gestural shapes and lines that resemble fantastical figures or creatures. Speckles of gold throughout give it a magical, dreamlike quality. Near the center is a large hand-like shape emerging from the darkness. Smaller eye-like shapes peer out from various parts of the painting. Wispy, thread-like lines connect different elements, creating a sense of energy and movement across the surface. The overall style is highly expressive and surreal, inviting the viewer to interpret the ambiguous forms and hidden stories within this otherworldly scene. The raw brushwork and rich textures add to the mysterious, imaginative atmosphere the artist has conjured up in sepia tones on the canvas or paper.

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

This image appears to be a mixed media artwork. It features a complex, abstract composition with various elements and symbols. The dominant color palette is warm browns and blues, creating a moody, atmospheric tone. There are several stylized shapes and forms, including what looks like a crouching figure, asterisk-like symbols, and textual elements that seem to reference natural or celestial phenomena like "Lupus", "Corona", and "Indus". The overall impression is one of a dreamlike, symbolic visual narrative, with a sense of mystery and introspection.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a painting by Marc Chagall, titled "Constellation," created in 1964. It depicts a dreamlike scene with a large, dark brown rectangle in the upper portion of the image, featuring a hand with fingers intertwined in a circular motion. The hand is drawn in a simple yet expressive style, with the fingers forming a circle that appears to be holding or embracing something. Below the rectangle, there is a section of the night sky, represented by a dark blue-gray color. The sky is filled with various constellations, each marked by a yellow dot and labeled with its corresponding name. The constellations are depicted in a stylized manner, with lines and shapes that evoke a sense of movement and energy. In the lower left corner of the image, there is a small, dark brown shape that resembles a bird or an animal. The shape is abstract and difficult to make out, but it adds to the overall sense of mystery and wonder in the painting. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the rectangle and the sky. The overall effect of the painting is one of enchantment and magic, as if the viewer has been transported to a world beyond our own. The use of color in the painting is striking, with the dark blues and grays of the sky contrasting beautifully with the warm, golden tones of the constellations. The overall mood of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the dreamlike world that Chagall has created. In terms of symbolism, the painting may be seen as a representation of the artist's own search for meaning and connection to the universe. The intertwined fingers in the upper portion of the image could symbolize the artist's desire to connect with something greater than himself, while the constellations below may represent the infinite possibilities and mysteries of the universe. The small, abstract shape in the lower left corner could be seen as a symbol of the artist's own creativity and imagination. Overall, "Constellation" is a beautiful and thought-provoking painting that invites the viewer to explore the mysteries of the universe and the human experience.

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

This image is a painting of a constellation map, featuring a brown and black color scheme with gold dots representing stars. The map appears to be hand-painted, with visible brushstrokes and texture. In the top center of the image, there is a small, abstract drawing of an eye or a window, which may symbolize the observer's perspective or the connection between the celestial and terrestrial realms. The constellation map itself depicts various constellations, including Lupus, Corona, Indus, Pavo, Triangulum, and others. These constellations are represented by lines and shapes that form patterns resembling animals, objects, or mythological figures. The overall effect of the image is one of mysticism and wonder, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and mystery of the night sky. The use of earthy tones and organic textures adds a sense of warmth and intimacy to the image, making it feel more like a personal reflection than a scientific diagram. Overall, this image is a unique and captivating representation of the celestial world, blending art and astronomy in a way that inspires contemplation and awe.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts an abstract illustration of a person's head with a large eye, surrounded by various shapes and symbols. The head is depicted in a brown and blue color scheme, with a single eye in the center. The eye is surrounded by a blue circle, and there are several small stars scattered around it. The head is also surrounded by a series of shapes and symbols, including a crown, a heart, and a cross. The image has a surreal and dreamlike quality, with a sense of movement and fluidity.

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

This is an artwork by Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter. The picture shows a drawing of a person with different diseases on their body, like Lupus, Corona, Indus, and Pavo. The person's face is not very clear, and it looks like they are crying. The drawing has some yellow stars and is on a white background. Frida Kahlo often used her art to show her feelings and experiences.

Text analysis

Amazon

Indus.
Pavo.
Corona
Lupus,
byy

Google

Lupus Corona Indus. Pavo. Triang
Lupus
Corona
Indus.
Pavo.
Triang