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Human Generated Data

Title

Design for a Bookplate ("Triciput Ex Libris Erich Kahler")

Date

1956

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.161

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Design for a Bookplate ("Triciput Ex Libris Erich Kahler")

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

1956

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Stephen Lee Taller Ben Shahn Archive, Gift of Dolores S. Taller, 2002.161

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-25

Text 98.7
Advertisement 94.3
Accessory 83.4
Accessories 83.4
Human 80
Paper 72.9
Postage Stamp 70.8
Art 61.8
Drawing 61.8
Label 59.8
Flyer 57.8
Brochure 57.8

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-25

illustration 97.5
chalk out 96.8
people 96.8
man 96
vector 95.3
art 95.1
retro 94.6
adult 94.3
sketch 90.9
no person 87.5
collection 86
print 85.4
design 84.4
graphic 82.3
Halloween 80.8
vintage 80.8
one 79.7
visuals 79
sketchy 78.1
old 78.1

Imagga
created on 2020-04-25

sketch 70.8
drawing 70.6
amulet 46.4
charm 36.7
cartoon 35.8
representation 32.8
art 29.3
design 27.1
black 25.9
silhouette 21.6
clip art 19.5
graphic 18.3
man 17.5
icon 16.7
painting 16.3
outline 16.2
element 15.8
retro 15.6
set 15.3
shape 14.5
pattern 13.7
vintage 13.3
symbol 12.8
decoration 12.1
frame 11.9
decorative 11.7
fun 11.3
animal 10.9
pirate 10.6
children 10.1
male 10
sign 9.8
style 9.7
elegant 9.5
floral 9.4
holiday 9.3
flower 9.3
artwork 9.2
person 9.1
fantasy 9
drawn 8.8
dog 8.5
hand 8.5
people 8.4
funny 8.3
book 8.3
ornate 8.3
group 8.1
decor 8
cute 7.9
fairy 7.8
comic 7.8
old 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
horse 7.6
classic 7.5
animals 7.4
cemetery 7.3
religion 7.2
love 7.1
little 7.1
creative 7.1
leaf 7

Google
created on 2020-04-25

Line art 90.9
Cartoon 89.9
Head 89.8
Text 89
Facial hair 83.4
Font 82
Human 74.7
Illustration 73.2
Jaw 71.8
Drawing 64.2
Beard 62.2
Coloring book 58.8
Black-and-white 56.4
Photo caption 51.3
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-25

text 99.9
drawing 99.6
sketch 99.5
cartoon 97.3
illustration 96.8
book 91.2
art 88.7
ink 84.8
handwriting 69.4
comic 56.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-56
Gender Male, 72.3%
Fear 0.3%
Calm 41.7%
Surprised 0.8%
Sad 9.5%
Confused 1.7%
Disgusted 0.7%
Happy 0.1%
Angry 45.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Sunglasses
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Person
Human nose
Human eye

AWS Rekognition

Poster 94.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-04-25

paintings art 51.9%
text visuals 48%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-04-25

a close up of a book 35.9%
close up of a book 30.7%
a close up of text on a white background 30.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a drawing of a man with a beard and a beard

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-01

a drawing of a man with a beard and a beard

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-14

The image is a black-and-white drawing featuring a composite of faces and text. In the center is a prominent face with detailed lines for hair and a beard, gazing to the left. Attached seamlessly to the right side of this central face is another face looking straight ahead, sharing the central figure's beard. To the left of the central face is a third visage, also connected to and sharing characteristics with the central figure, but facing right. Below the collection of faces, there's an image of a two-headed horse, each head facing opposite directions, all presented above a banner with the text "ERICH KAHLER."

Around the outer edge of the drawing, there's text arranged in a circular fashion which appears to be part of the image's frame. The text reads "TRICIPITRVExLIBRIS" (or variations thereof), divided by the heads and oriented towards each of the three faces.

In the lower right corner, there's a signature that reads "Ben Shahn." This signature indicates that the artwork was likely created by Ben Shahn, who was a Lithuanian-born American artist known for his works of social realism.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-14

The image appears to be an ex libris (a bookplate), which is a label bearing the owner's name or other decorative designs for identifying ownership of books. The design features an intricate drawing with three human faces, their heads closely merged, facing left, center, and right. The central face has a full beard. Below these heads are more animalistic faces, one resembling a lion and another resembling a wolf or a similar creature.

The surrounding text reads "EX LIBRIS ERICH KAHLER" at the bottom, which indicates the owner of the book. Above the heads, some letters form a semicircle spelling "TRICIPVT," which may mean "three-headed" in Latin. The artist's signature "Ben Shahn" is visible in the bottom right corner inside the illustration.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a bookplate or ex libris design featuring a stylized profile portrait drawing. The artwork shows a bearded figure with curly, ornate hair or foliage designs integrated into the composition. The text "EX LIBRIS" and "ERICH KAHLER" is visible, indicating this was likely a personalized bookplate design. The style is reminiscent of Art Nouveau or early 20th century illustration work, with flowing organic lines and decorative elements. The drawing is done in black ink with a loose, sketchy quality to the linework.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-14

The image appears to be an artistic rendering or sketch. It depicts a surreal, abstract figure with exaggerated features and expressions. The image includes various text elements, including what appears to be the name "Erich Kahler". The overall style and content of the image seem to have a somewhat dark, unsettling, or unconventional tone.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-14

This is an ex libris (bookplate) design with a surreal artistic style. The image shows multiple interconnected faces in a black and white sketch - there appear to be four different perspectives or views merged together. The faces feature curly, flowing hair and beard details rendered in a loose, artistic style. The text "EX LIBRIS" appears at the top, and "ERICH KAHLER" is written in bold letters at the bottom. The artistic style is somewhat modernist or expressionist, with flowing lines and an abstract quality to the merged facial features. The artist signature appears to be "Ben Shek" on the piece.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image is a sketch of a man's head and shoulders, with the words "ERICH KAHLER" written below him. The man has a long beard and is wearing a shirt with a high collar. He is facing to the right, and his head is tilted slightly downward. The words "ERICH KAHLER" are written in large letters below him, with the word "ERICH" on one line and "KAHLER" on the next. Above the man's head, there are several letters written in a circular pattern, including "R", "I", "C", "P", "V", "H", "EX LIBRIS", and "RIS". The background of the image is a light beige color.

The image appears to be a sketch or drawing of a man, possibly a portrait or a caricature. The use of the words "ERICH KAHLER" suggests that the image may be related to a book or publication, possibly a bookplate or a title page. The circular pattern of letters above the man's head adds to the sense of symmetry and balance in the image. Overall, the image is a simple yet effective representation of a man's head and shoulders, with a clear focus on the subject's facial features and attire.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-14

The image features a black-and-white illustration of a man's head and shoulders, with the words "EX LIBRIS ERICH KAHLER" written below him. The man has a long beard and is depicted in a simple, line-drawn style. He appears to be wearing a robe or cloak, and his hair is curly and unkempt.

The background of the image is white, and the text is written in a bold, black font. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the man's face and the words below him.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be a bookplate, which is a label or plate that is attached to the inside cover of a book to indicate ownership. The use of the phrase "EX LIBRIS" (which means "from the library of" in Latin) suggests that this image was intended for use as a bookplate, and the name "ERICH KAHLER" likely refers to the owner of the book.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a man's head with a beard and mustache. The drawing is labeled "EX LIBRIS ERICH KAHLER," indicating that it is a personal stamp or mark used to identify the owner of a book or library item. The drawing is surrounded by the letters "C I P R V T," which may be an abbreviation or a reference to something else. The drawing is somewhat abstract and stylized, with a simple and minimalist aesthetic.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image is a monochromatic illustration of a man with a beard and mustache. The man's face is depicted in a caricature style, with exaggerated features. The image has a vintage look and is likely to be an old drawing or a reproduction of an old drawing. The man's head is surrounded by the words "CIRCIPRVT," and below the image, the name "ERICH KAEHLER" is written. The drawing is simple and minimalistic, with no background or additional elements. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his eyes are closed. The overall impression is of a whimsical and playful illustration.

Google Gemini

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

The image appears to be a bookplate, likely an "ex libris" design, featuring a unique and symbolic composite image. Here's a breakdown:

Central Image: The core design is a composite figure made up of distinct elements:

  • Triple-Headed Human Figure: The upper part consists of three human heads arranged in a row. The center head is bearded, has a prominent nose, and intense eyes. The other two heads are in profile, one facing left and the other facing right. This arrangement suggests multiple perspectives or aspects of a single identity.
  • Lion/Canine Figure: Beneath the human heads is a similar three-headed arrangement, this time with the heads of either lions or canines. The center head is a lion, while the heads on the left and right appear canine, perhaps wolves or dogs.

Text: The design is surrounded by lettering:

  • "EX LIBRIS": Appears on the left side of the central image. This phrase is Latin and means "from the books of," indicating this is a bookplate to identify the owner of a book.
  • "TRICIPIT RIS": This text is placed in a circular fashion around the central image. This appears to be a unique wordplay with "tricipit" likely referring to the three heads.
  • "ERICH KAHLER": The name "ERICH KAHLER" is prominently displayed at the bottom of the image. This is likely the name of the book owner for whom the bookplate was designed.

Style: The image is rendered in a black and white, line art style. The lines are somewhat rough and expressive, giving the image a slightly stylized or hand-drawn appearance.

Interpretation: The imagery is symbolic and open to interpretation. The three-headed figure could represent different aspects of a person's character, intellect, or perspective. The combination of human and animal elements might suggest a connection between rationality and instinct, or the duality of human nature.

Overall: The image is a unique and visually striking ex libris design, likely intended to reflect the interests or personality of the book owner, Erich Kahler.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a black and white illustration, likely a bookplate, with a somewhat stylized and expressive style. It features a complex and symbolic composition. The design is reminiscent of older styles, with a slight medieval or renaissance influence.

Central Elements:

  • Three-Headed Figure: The most prominent element is a composite creature made of a human at the top, with the eyes of an owl, and a lion at the bottom. There are three human faces at the top, one looking left, one looking right, and one front-facing. The front-facing face has a thick beard.
  • Lion/Dog Heads: At the bottom of the composite creature is the head of a lion, with dog heads extending from the sides. The lion's head has sharp teeth.
  • Text and Inscriptions: Surrounding the main image are inscriptions in a stylized font:
    • The words "EX LIB RIS" appear.
    • The name "ERICH KAHLER" is written at the bottom.
    • The letters "I", "C", "P", "V", "T" and "R" are in the upper corners of the design.
  • Artist's Signature: "Ben Shahn" is signed in the bottom right corner.

Style and Composition:

  • Line Art: The image is created using bold, confident black lines.
  • Emphasis on Expression: The faces have exaggerated features and expressions, suggesting a focus on symbolism and character rather than realistic representation.
  • Symbolism: The composite creature is symbolic. Its combination of human, lion and dog suggests wisdom, strength, and perhaps guardian qualities, reflecting the interests of Erich Kahler.
  • Balance: The image appears to be designed in a balanced fashion, with the central figure surrounded by the inscriptions.

Overall Impression:

The artwork has a certain air of intellectuality and perhaps a hint of mystery. The bookplate is designed to create a sense of ownership and a unique association with the book owner, Erich Kahler.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black and white illustration that appears to be an ex-libris or bookplate, which is a decorative label pasted into a book to indicate ownership. The illustration features a stylized portrait of a man with a long, flowing beard and hair, wearing a wreath or crown on his head. The man has a somewhat whimsical and exaggerated expression, with large, prominent eyes and a long, pointed nose. The text surrounding the portrait reads "EX LIBRIS" and "ERICH KAHLER," indicating that this bookplate belongs to Erich Kahler. The artist's signature, "Ben Shahn," is visible at the bottom right of the image. The overall style of the illustration is playful and cartoonish, with bold lines and a focus on the expressive features of the face.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image is a stylized, artistic depiction of a face with a beard and hair that appears to be arranged in a pattern resembling a puzzle or a collection of different facial features. The central part of the face is framed by a circular inscription with Latin words: "TRICIPIT," "EXLIBRIS," and "ERICH KAHLER." The word "TRICIPIT" is positioned at the top, "EXLIBRIS" is in the middle, and "ERICH KAHLER" is at the bottom. The style is reminiscent of an "ex libris" (from the Latin "ex library"), which is a bookplate used to identify the owner of a book. The illustration is done in a monochromatic style, likely using black ink on a white background, and features a signature in the bottom right corner that appears to be "Ben Shahn." The overall design combines elements of portraiture with abstract and symbolic imagery.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-29

This image is a detailed black-and-white illustration featuring a central figure with a long, flowing beard and curly hair, surrounded by several other faces. The central figure appears to be holding a book. The word "EXLIBRIS" is written in a circular fashion around the central figure, with the letters "T," "R," "I," "C," "I," "P," "V," and "T" forming an arc above. At the bottom, the name "ERICH KAHLER" is prominently displayed. The style of the illustration is intricate and artistic, with a somewhat surreal and whimsical quality. The signatures "Ben Shahn" are visible at the bottom right, indicating the artist.

Text analysis

Amazon

ERICH
KAHLER
Ris
LB
C
EX LB Ris
T
R
EX
BEon
AH

Google

EX LIB RiS bedvetheses BEn Shoh ERICH KAHLER
EX
LIB
RiS
bedvetheses
BEn
Shoh
ERICH
KAHLER