Human Generated Data

Title

He Worshipped The Worm (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, M25504

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

He Worshipped The Worm (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, M25504

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-10-29

Art 85
Painting 65.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-10-29

illustration 99.6
print 99.1
cephalopod ink 98.7
art 98.6
chalk out 98.3
vector 97.2
design 96.9
retro 96.5
shot 96.1
graphic 95.3
vintage 93.4
visuals 93.4
artistic 93
people 92.4
silhouette 92.2
painting 91.9
portrait 91.6
wear 90.9
splash 90.6
engraving 90

Imagga
created on 2019-10-29

sketch 40.5
drawing 39.7
grunge 34.9
art 30.1
vintage 28.1
representation 26.4
design 25.4
old 25.1
floral 24.7
texture 24.3
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retro 21.3
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frame 20.7
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tree 15.7
decoration 15.6
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paper 15
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leaf 14
painting 13.7
atlas 13.5
ornament 12.9
dirty 12.7
stain 12.5
grungy 12.3
backgrounds 12.2
color 11.7
creative 11.5
surface 11.5
canvas 11.4
artwork 11
geography 10.6
artistic 10.4
season 10.1
ornate 10.1
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world 9.8
continent 9.7
shape 9.7
decay 9.7
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splash 9.5
grain 9.2
paint 9.1
grime 8.8
fracture 8.8
branches 8.7
spring 8.6
aging 8.6
obsolete 8.6
backdrop 8.3
branch 8.2
material 8.1
black 8
structure 7.8
burst 7.8
sepia 7.8
cold 7.8
crack 7.8
ink 7.7
winter 7.7
damaged 7.6
planet 7.5
china 7.5
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water 7.3
earth 7.3
effect 7.3
ice 7.3
detail 7.2
decor 7.1
textured 7
curve 7

Google
created on 2019-10-29

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

nintendo 100
text 99.8
drawing 99.7
sketch 99.7
book 98.8
cartoon 96.7
illustration 96.7
painting 92.6
art 92
human face 77.4
child art 57.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 65.2%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-10-29

a close up of a book 38.3%
close up of a book 32.8%
a close up of a book cover 32.7%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a monochromatic illustration created with broad, loose brushstrokes in a sepia hue. The image features two figures: on the left is a skeletal figure, while on the right is a muscular, nude male who is partially kneeling and leaning towards the skeleton. The interaction between the two figures suggests a contemplative or introspective moment. Below the illustration, there is a handwritten inscription that reads, "he worshipped the worm and prayed to the wormy grave." The name "Ben Shahn" also appears, indicating the artist's signature. The overall tone of the artwork is somber and introspective, dealing with themes of mortality and the transient nature of life.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-29

This is a sepia-toned drawing depicting two figures. To the left, there's a skeleton in a seated position, indicating death or decay. To the right stands a muscular figure, likely a living man, facing the skeleton. His body language suggests contemplation or perhaps reverence. Below the drawing is a sentence that reads, "he worshipped the worm and prayed to the wormy grave." The artist's name, "Ben Shahn," is also included on the image below the figures. The sentence conveys a message about mortality and perhaps the insignificance of life in the face of inevitable death, making this piece quite philosophical and possibly referencing concepts of existentialism or reverence for the cycle of life and death. The use of 'worm' and 'wormy grave' suggests themes of decay and the natural processes that occur after death. Furthermore, the act of worshiping 'the worm' could imply a respect for these natural processes or a fascination with the inevitability of death. The artwork may provoke thoughts about life, death, and what comes after, and could potentially be interpreted in several philosophical or religious contexts.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a sepia-toned artistic drawing showing a nude male figure kneeling before a skeleton. The drawing appears to be done in an expressive, loose style with fluid brushwork or ink strokes. Below the image is a handwritten caption that reads "he worshipped the worm and prayed to the wormy grave." The composition has a dark, contemplative mood, exploring themes of mortality and the relationship between life and death. The contrast between the living flesh and the bare bones creates a striking visual and philosophical juxtaposition. The artist's signature appears to read "Ben Shahn".

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

The image is a sepia-toned ink sketch or drawing depicting a nude male figure. The man is posed standing, facing slightly to the side with his head tilted down. The style is loose and gestural, with energetic brushstrokes outlining the musculature and anatomy of the male nude. Below the drawing is handwritten text that reads "He worshipped this woman and prayed to the worms grave."

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

The image appears to be a black and white illustration or drawing depicting two human figures. The figures appear to be engaged in an intimate or sexual act. The drawing style is expressive and somewhat abstract, with the figures appearing distorted or exaggerated. The text accompanying the image suggests that the figures represent the "worshipped" and "prayed to" wormy grave, though the exact meaning or context is unclear from the image alone.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a sketch of a man and a skeleton, with the man standing over the skeleton. The man is depicted in a pose that suggests he is praying or worshipping the skeleton, which is lying on the ground. The man's body language and facial expression convey a sense of reverence and respect for the skeleton. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a neutral and subtle contrast to the darker tones of the man and the skeleton. The overall effect of the image is one of quiet contemplation and introspection, inviting the viewer to reflect on the themes of mortality and the human condition. The image is signed "Ben Shahn" in the bottom-left corner, indicating that it was created by the American artist Ben Shahn. The image is likely a study or sketch for a larger work, and it showcases Shahn's skillful use of line and composition to convey complex emotions and ideas.

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

This image is a sketch of a nude man and a skeleton. The man is standing with his left leg bent at the knee, his left hand on his hip, and his right hand on his right thigh. He has short hair and is facing to the left. The skeleton is standing behind him, facing forward. The background is dark and appears to be a cave or rocky area. The sketch is done in brown ink or pencil on a beige paper. There is a signature in the bottom-left corner that reads "Ben Shahn." Below the sketch, there is a handwritten note that reads, "he worshipped the worm and prayed to the wormy grave."

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a drawing of a man sitting on the ground with a skeleton beside him. The man is looking down, and his right hand is resting on his thigh. The skeleton is sitting on the ground, and its left hand is resting on its thigh. The man's head is slightly tilted to the left, and the skeleton's head is slightly tilted to the right. The drawing is in black and white, and it has a signature at the bottom.

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

The image features a drawing of a man sitting on a rock, with a skeleton beside him. The drawing is in black and white, and the man is depicted as having a serious expression. The skeleton beside him is positioned in a way that suggests it is looking at the man. The drawing is titled "He worshipped the worm and prayed to the wormy grave," which suggests a religious or spiritual theme.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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