Human Generated Data

Title

Superman in Trouble

Date

1935

People

Artist: John Heartfield, German 1891 - 1968

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, American Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Fund, 1998.23.14

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Superman in Trouble

People

Artist: John Heartfield, German 1891 - 1968

Date

1935

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, American Friends of the Busch-Reisinger Museum Fund, 1998.23.14

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Person 99.1
Human 99.1
Tin 90.5
Can 89
Milk 81.8
Beverage 81.8
Drink 81.8
Milk Can 81.4
Cat 78.9
Animal 78.9
Mammal 78.9
Pet 78.9
Painting 67.4
Art 67.4
Jug 64
Watering Can 59.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

art 98.9
antique 98.7
no person 98.7
retro 98.4
people 97.6
ancient 97.4
man 97
old 96.8
one 95
print 94.3
painting 93.3
wear 93.1
vintage 92
illustration 91
traditional 90.8
sepia pigment 89.2
adult 88.1
two 87.6
sepia 87.1
artistic 83.2

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

bucket 100
vessel 91.4
container 89.3
milk can 33.7
can 32.9
old 24.4
antique 15.7
ancient 14.7
vintage 14.1
newspaper 13
travel 12.7
jug 12.4
bottle 11.7
brown 11
tourism 10.7
metal 10.5
culture 10.2
architecture 10.1
retro 9.8
water jug 9.7
sand 9.6
object 9.5
holiday 9.3
product 9.2
art 9.1
history 8.9
building 8.7
decoration 8.7
paper 8.6
sculpture 8.6
wall 8.5
seller 8.5
historical 8.5
stone 8.4
desert 8.4
drink 8.3
traditional 8.3
still 8.3
religion 8.1
work 7.8
glass 7.8
grunge 7.7
money 7.6
statue 7.6
famous 7.4
style 7.4
symbol 7.4
food 7.3
creation 7.1
rural 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

text 99
ground 96.4
drawing 92.5
sketch 78.6
cartoon 76.9
painting 72

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Milk
Cat
Painting
Person 99.1%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

a person holding a book 25.1%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

This is an image of a photomontage artwork. The central element of the image is a gigantic, somewhat distressed-looking oil can, which dwarfs the other elements in the scene. A man dressed in a military uniform, characterized by a sash and a peaked cap, is kneeling and praying towards the oil can with hands clasped together in supplication. To the right of the oil can, there's a lion with a discomforted expression on its face, suffering from a tail that's been tied into a knot. The text at the top reads "ÜBERMENSCH IN NÖTEN," which is German, and translates to "Superman in Distress" in English. Additional German text provides context about an international restriction related to oil sanctions as a point of political focus. The artwork is credited to John Heartfield, known for his politically charged photomontages, often commenting on the political situation of the time it was created. The stylization and the message suggest that this is likely a piece of satire or political commentary. The tone and style of the image suggest that it's from the early to mid 20th century, which is consistent with the time when Heartfield was active. The artwork is likely commenting on the reliance on and the politics surrounding oil, potentially mocking a figure or nation's dependence on this resource.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-21

This image is a photomontage created by John Heartfield, titled "ÜBERMENSCH IN NÖTEN" which translates to "Superman in Distress." It depicts a military figure, presumably Mussolini, kneeling and pleading in front of a giant, rusty oil can. The background features a lion, with the scene set in a barren, desert-like landscape. The text suggests that the issue of extending oil sanctions is the most pressing on the agenda of the League of Nations’ committee. The image conveys a satirical and critical message about the dependency on oil and possibly the political situation during the time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-21

The image depicts a surreal and fantastical scene. In the foreground, there is a large watering can or container that appears to be much larger than a normal human. Next to it, there is a small cat-like creature that seems to be observing the scene. In the background, a human figure in military-style clothing is kneeling or crouching, possibly examining or interacting with the oversized container. The overall tone and style of the image convey a sense of the extraordinary or the supernatural, with the disproportionate scale of the objects creating a dreamlike or surreal atmosphere.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-21

This appears to be a satirical image with the German title "ÜBERMENSCH IN NOTEN" (Superman in Trouble/Distress). The sepia-toned image shows a person in uniform kneeling before a giant watering can or oil can, while a smiling or grinning lion looks on from the right side. The composition suggests a form of political satire, likely from the World War II era, given the style and imagery. The oversized can and the mocking presence of the lion create a scene that appears to be ridiculing or criticizing someone or something. The image has a photomontage quality typical of propaganda materials from that period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image depicts a sepia-toned illustration of a man and a lion interacting with a large metal container. The man, positioned on the left side of the image, is kneeling with his hands clasped together in front of him. He wears a military-style uniform consisting of a jacket, pants, and boots, with a distinctive white sash across his chest. His dark hair is neatly styled, and he gazes up at the container with his hands pressed against it. The container, situated in the center of the image, is a large, conical metal jug with a handle on one side and a spout on the other. It appears to be made of metal, with a weathered and worn appearance that suggests it has been used extensively. To the right of the container, a lion is depicted sitting on the ground, its eyes fixed intently on the man. The lion's fur is depicted in a realistic manner, with a mix of light and dark tones that give it a sense of depth and texture. In the background, a desert landscape stretches out, with sandy dunes and rocky outcroppings visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tension and anticipation, as the man and the lion seem to be waiting for something to happen. The text at the top of the image reads "ÜBERMENSCH IN NOTEN" in bold, capitalized letters, with smaller text below it that is too small to read. In the bottom-right corner, the text "Fotomontage: John Heartfield" is visible, indicating that the image is a photomontage created by the artist John Heartfield.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image is a vintage poster with a sepia tone, featuring a man and a lion in the foreground. The man is kneeling on one knee, holding his hands together in front of him as if praying or pleading. He is dressed in a uniform with a hat, boots, and a sash across his chest. To the right of the man is a large metal jug with a long spout and handle. The jug appears to be made of copper or brass and has a worn, aged look. Behind the jug is a lion sitting on the ground, looking at the man with a curious expression. In the background, there is a desert-like landscape with sand dunes and rocky outcroppings. The sky above is hazy and indistinct, adding to the overall sense of desolation and isolation. At the top of the poster, there is German text that reads "ÜBERMENSCH IN NOTEN." Below this, there is smaller text that appears to be a quote or slogan, but it is not legible due to the low resolution of the image. Overall, the poster conveys a sense of desperation and longing, as the man seems to be pleading for something from the jug or the lion. The use of a desert landscape and a worn, aged jug adds to the sense of desolation and isolation, while the lion's curious expression suggests that it may be a symbol of hope or salvation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

A vintage illustration depicts a man in uniform kneeling on the ground, gazing upwards at a large, rusted water pitcher suspended in the air. The pitcher has a long handle and a spout, with a lion sitting beside it, looking at the man. The image has a sepia tone, and the title "Ubermensch in Noten" is written in bold letters at the top. The background is a desert landscape.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-28

A sepia-toned image shows a man in military uniform kneeling on the ground with his hands open, gazing at a large metal watering can. The watering can is positioned in the air, with its spout pointed upwards. A lion is sitting on the ground near the watering can, looking towards the man. In the upper part of the image, there is a text that reads "UBERMENSCH IN NOTEN".

Text analysis

Amazon

IN
John
ÜBERMENSCH IN NÖTEN
ÜBERMENSCH
der
NÖTEN
Heartfield
steht
des
Fotomontage: John Heartfield
für
Sanktionen
Auf
als
Völkerbund-
als wichtigster
ausschusses für Sanktionen steht
wichtigster
auf
ausschusses
Fotomontage:
Ausdehnung
Petroleum.
nöchsten
Auf der nöchsten Togesordnung des Völkerbund-
Punkt Ausdehnung der Sanktionen auf Petroleum.
Togesordnung
Punkt

Google

ÜBERMENSCH IN NOTEN Auf der nöchsten Togesordnung des Völkerbund- ausschusses für Sanktionen steht als wichtigster Punkt: Ausdehnung der Sonktionen auf Petroleum. Fotomontage: John Heartfield
ÜBERMENSCH
IN
NOTEN
Auf
der
nöchsten
Togesordnung
des
Völkerbund-
ausschusses
für
Sanktionen
steht
als
wichtigster
Punkt:
Ausdehnung
Sonktionen
auf
Petroleum.
Fotomontage:
John
Heartfield