Unable to open [object Object]: HTTP 0 attempting to load TileSource

Human Generated Data

Title

Better Active Today

Date

1972

People

Artist: Joseph Beuys, German 1921 - 1986

Publisher: Edition Staeck, Heidelberg,

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Louise Haskell Daly Fund, 1995.262

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Human Generated Data

Title

Better Active Today

People

Artist: Joseph Beuys, German 1921 - 1986

Publisher: Edition Staeck, Heidelberg,

Date

1972

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Louise Haskell Daly Fund, 1995.262

Copyright

© Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-14

Envelope 89.8
Text 89.2
Building 89
Architecture 89
Tower 89
Mail 85.5
Postcard 81.7
Human 73.9
Letter 68.4
Postage Stamp 59

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

text 98.3
vintage 94
paper 92.6
no person 92.2
calligraphy 91
print 90.8
business 90.7
document 90.7
retro 90.4
education 89
page 87.7
illustration 86.2
desktop 85.4
signature 83.8
facts 83.6
card 83.5
graphic 83.4
data 83
sign 82.8
art 82.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

exhibitor 43.9
representation 31.2
reflection 31.1
design 31
card 30.4
picture 30.3
drawing 27.4
floral 25.6
frame 21
element 20.7
pattern 20.6
set 20.4
retro 19.7
art 18.7
vintage 18.2
decorative 17.6
graphic 17.6
cartoon 17
flower 17
icon 16.7
text 16.6
creation 16.3
decoration 16
template 15.6
border 15.4
business 15.2
ornate 14.7
invitation 14.5
symbol 13.5
greeting 13
paper 12.6
leaf 12.5
swirl 12
menu 11.9
style 11.9
envelope 11.5
creative 11.5
holiday 11.5
ornament 11.2
elements 11.2
banner 11.1
silhouette 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
stamp 10.7
diagram 10.4
sign 9.8
sketch 9.7
shape 9.6
celebration 9.6
blank 9.4
grunge 9.4
born 9.3
clip art 9.3
planet 9.2
decor 8.9
spring 8.7
cute 8.6
scroll 8.6
container 8.5
web 8.5
pink 8.5
label 8.5
modern 8.4
summer 8.4
birthday 8.4
wedding 8.3
artwork 8.3
celebrate 8.2
food 8.1
collection 8.1
financial 8
button 7.9
love 7.9
doodle 7.9
day 7.9
certificate 7.9
gift 7.8
circle 7.8
line 7.7
old 7.7
postcard 7.7
depository 7.6
poster 7.6
facility 7.5
icons 7.5
heart 7.4
note 7.4
antique 7.3
color 7.2
black 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-14

Handwriting 93.6
Font 83.4
Rubber stamp 80.1
Signature 74.8
Circle 72.2
Stamp seal 70.4
Paper product 66.6
Paper 66.6
Letter 66.4
Parallel 66.1
Ink 65.7
Writing 63.9
Collectable 63.5
Document 63
Postcard 62.8
Number 50.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-14

text 100
handwriting 98.9
letter 98.1
document 20.2

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 57-65
Gender Male, 100%
Calm 95.1%
Surprised 1.4%
Confused 1.4%
Angry 0.8%
Sad 0.4%
Fear 0.4%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Clock Tower
Person

Clarifai

Human face
Envelope
Glasses

AWS Rekognition

Clock Tower 89%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

text visuals 99.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-14

text, letter 99.5%

Clarifai

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

a document showing the names of the men who were killed.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a letter from a man who is holding a stamp on his hand

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This image is a postcard featuring both printed and handwritten text regarding environmental and energy concerns. The text includes messages opposing nuclear power and advocating for environmentally friendly energy solutions. The card has various stamps, including a purple stamp with the words "Hauptstrom" and symbols, and a postmark labeled "Umwelt 72" with a date of "10-7". There is also a postal stamp bearing "5 Deutsche Bundespost." Handwritten annotations are present at the bottom of the postcard, adding a personal touch to the message. A reference is made to Max Wertheimer's concepts of productive thinking. The postcard appears to belong to an environmental action group from Tübingen, Germany.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image shows a postcard or letter with a stamp containing a German Bundespost postage stamp. The text is in German and includes a circular purple stamp with the words "AKW Hauptstrom." The postmark is from Stuttgart, dated 10-7-72. The text discusses environmental issues, such as the demand for fruit and vegetables to be spotless, achievable only through pesticides. There's a mention of nuclear power plants as "environmentally friendly energy generation." The letter has a signature "J.B." and is addressed to a "Bund für Umweltschutz," with handwritten notes mentioning "besser heute als morgen radioaktiv!" which translates to "better today than tomorrow radioactive!" It also includes details about actions in environmental protection. The postcard is numbered 16/100.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a postmark or stamp from Umwelt 72, which seems to be some kind of organization or event. The image also contains a German stamp featuring a portrait of a man, as well as handwritten text in German. The text discusses topics related to environmental protection and appears to be a letter or correspondence of some kind, though I cannot identify any individuals mentioned.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a German document or letter with several interesting elements:

  1. A German postage stamp in the top left corner
  2. A circular purple stamp/seal
  3. German text that appears to be discussing environmental protection and nuclear power plants
  4. The text includes some quotes about nature and plant protection ("Wir fordern Obst und Gemüse, schön und fleckenfrei")
  5. There's a reference to "Atomkraftwerke" (nuclear power plants)
  6. At the bottom, there appears to be some handwritten text
  7. The document appears to be dated from around 1972 (based on "Umwelt 72" visible in one of the markings)
  8. There's a reference to Tübingen (a German city) in the text

The document seems to be related to environmental concerns and discussions about nuclear power and agriculture in Germany during the early 1970s.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a postcard with a message written in German, featuring a stamp and a circular logo. The postcard is white with black text and has a circular logo in the center that says "Handstempel" (hand stamp) and has a cross symbol inside it.

  • The postcard has a message written in German, which appears to be a personal note or greeting.
  • There is a stamp on the right side of the postcard, which features a picture of a man's face and the words "5 Deutsche" (5 German marks).
  • The postcard also has a circular logo in the center, which says "Handstempel" (hand stamp) and has a cross symbol inside it.
  • The background of the postcard is white, and the text is written in black ink.
  • The overall design of the postcard is simple and elegant, with a clear focus on the message and the stamps.

The image appears to be a vintage postcard, possibly from the 1950s or 1960s, based on the style of the writing and the design of the stamps. The message on the postcard is likely a personal note or greeting, and the stamps may indicate the sender's location or the occasion of the letter.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a postcard with a handwritten message in German, featuring a stamp and a circular logo. The postcard is white with black text and has a rectangular shape.

Key Features:

  • Handwritten Message: The message is written in cursive script and appears to be a personal note or greeting.
  • Stamp: A postage stamp is affixed to the top-right corner of the postcard, featuring an image of a man's face and the words "DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST" printed above it.
  • Circular Logo: A circular logo is centered on the postcard, displaying a cross symbol surrounded by text that reads "HAUPTSTROM" in bold letters.
  • Text: The postcard contains several lines of text, including a quote from a famous person, a list of three points, and a signature at the bottom.
  • Background: The background of the postcard is plain white, providing a clean and simple backdrop for the text and images.

Overall Impression:

The image suggests that the postcard was sent as a form of correspondence between two individuals, possibly friends or acquaintances. The handwritten message and signature add a personal touch to the postcard, while the stamp and circular logo provide a sense of authenticity and officialdom.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image appears to be a letter written in German. The letterhead reads "Halbwelt 72" and includes a stamp with the text "Umwelt 72" and an image of a man. The body of the letter contains handwritten text in German, and there is a signature at the bottom. The letter appears to be a personal correspondence, possibly related to environmental issues or activism. The stamp and the image of the man on it suggest that the letter may have been sent in response to an environmental campaign or initiative. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the personal and political life of the time, with a focus on environmental concerns.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a photograph of a letter written on a piece of paper. The letter is written in German, and it appears to be a formal communication.

The letter is dated July 10, 1972, and is addressed to someone in Tübingen, Germany. The letter is signed by someone named "J.B." The letterhead includes the name of the sender, which is "Organisation Uneinheit," and the address of the sender, which is "Organisation Uneinheit, Düsseldorf, Germany."

The letter is written on a piece of paper with a stamp on it. The stamp is a German postage stamp with the image of a man wearing glasses and a beard. The stamp is dated July 10, 1972, and has the denomination of 5 Deutsche Mark.

The letter is written in black ink on a white piece of paper. The text is written in a cursive font, and it appears to be a formal communication. The letter is folded in half, and the edges of the paper are slightly torn.

Overall, the image shows a letter written in German, dated July 10, 1972, and addressed to someone in Tübingen, Germany. The letter is signed by someone named "J.B." and includes a German postage stamp with the image of a man wearing glasses and a beard.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This is a vintage postcard or document, likely from the early 1970s, based on the "Umwelt 72" (Environment 72) stamp. It is written in German, and the content seems to be related to environmentalism and nuclear power.

Here's a breakdown of the visual elements and content:

  • Layout: The text is handwritten in a combination of typed and handwritten script.
  • Text:
    • It opens with the heading "Halbwelt 72," which translates to "Half-World 72." This might be the title of a publication or a series.
    • The document quotes statements regarding the need for "Obst und Gemüse, schön und fleckenlos" (fruit and vegetables, beautiful and spotless), implying the use of "Pflanzenschutzmittel" (plant protection agents, or pesticides).
    • It then refers to "Atomkraftwerke" (nuclear power plants) as a "umweltfreundliche Energieerzeugung" (environmentally friendly energy production). This indicates a point of debate.
    • The text then outlines points of agreement, including the fact that they disagree, that they want to understand the causes, and they hope for solutions
    • There is a statement "besser heute ochs morgen Radioaktiv!" which means "better today then tomorrow radioactive!"
  • Stamps:
    • There is a stamp that says "Umwelt 72" (Environment 72) and "Stuttgart", indicating where it was sent.
    • A postage stamp with a portrait of a man is attached to the top right corner.
  • Stamps/Seals: A round stamp, possibly a political or organizational seal with the words "Durch" and "Organisation" visible and text written around a cross.
  • Signatures/Initials: The initials "J.B." at the top, most likely the author's signature.
  • Details: There are references to "Bund für Umweltschutz e" (Environmental Protection League) and addresses in Tübingen and Düsseldorf, Germany.
  • Edition Information: The number "16/100" suggests that it is part of a limited edition (likely a print).

In summary, this image portrays an old document expressing a debate on environmental issues, particularly the use of plant protection agents and nuclear power. It reflects the concerns of the time and the debates that were occurring during the early 1970s.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here's a description of the image based on the provided OCR and crops:

Overall Impression:

The image is of a somewhat informal or activist-style document, likely a mailed piece of propaganda or information related to environmental concerns. It has a typed text and handwritten annotations, combined with stamps and a postage stamp. It appears to be from Germany, given the use of German text and the "Deutsche Bundespost" on the stamp.

Specific Elements:

  • Text Content: The text includes the title "Halbwelt 72," and phrases about "requesting fruits and vegetables, beautiful and flawless," supposedly attainable through "plant protection agents," and the counterpoint to atomic power is environment-friendly energy generation. Additionally, there are three listed points of agreement, including the self-contradictory "that we disagree." The text references "Max Wertheimer" and lists the address of "Bund für Umweltschutz" (Federation for Environmental Protection) in Tübingen. There is also organization information for an entity called "Volksabstimmung" and "Demokratskreis Lebensschutz."

  • Handwritten Annotations: The document includes the handwritten initials "J.B." and "besser heute als morgen Radioaktiv!"

  • Stamps: There are two round stamps. One with a circle of text and an arrow pointing towards a cross in the middle, with german words that translate to "independent of the state" "people's voting". The other round stamp is a postal stamp from Stuttgart, dated 10-7-72. It features an image of a man (possibly a scientist or politician) and the words "Umwelt 72" ("Environment 72").

  • Postage Stamp: A 5 Deutsche Bundespost stamp is present. It depicts a man with glasses, suggesting he's likely a historical figure of importance.

  • Additional Text: It includes the serial number "16/100"

Interpretation:

The document seems to express skepticism regarding conventional solutions to environmental problems and appears to be anti-establishment or critical of mainstream approaches. The message is likely connected to environmental activism, possibly against nuclear power ("Radioaktiv!") and potentially about pesticide use. The "Umwelt 72" stamp suggests a focus on environmental issues in 1972.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image appears to be a postcard with a combination of printed text, handwritten notes, and stamps. Here's a detailed breakdown:

  1. Printed Text:

    • The top left corner contains a quote in German:

      Halbwelt 72:
      "Wir fordern Obst und Gemüse, schön und fleckenlos. Dies kann nur erreicht werden durch Pflanzenschutzmittel."
      "Atomkraftwerke - eine umweltfreundliche Energieerzeugung."
      

      Translation:

      Half-world 72:
      "We demand fruit and vegetables, beautiful and spotless. This can only be achieved through plant protection agents."
      "Nuclear power plants - an environmentally friendly energy generation."
      
    • Below the quote, there is a list in German:

      Wir sind dagegen, daß
      1. daß wir uneinig sind
      2. daß wir die "reinen" Dinge verstehen wollen;
      3. daß wir von diesem gegenwärtigen Verständnis zwar kein Ende des Streits, aber stets aufs neue Lösungen produktiven Denkens erhoffen
      

      Translation:

      We are against
      1. that we are disunited
      2. that we want to understand the "pure" things;
      3. that from this present understanding we do not hope for an end to the dispute, but always for new solutions of productive thinking
      
  2. Stamps and Postmarks:

    • There is a circular stamp with the word "STOP" and symbols indicating radioactivity.
    • There is a German postage stamp featuring a portrait of a man with the denomination "5 Deutsche Mark".
    • The postmark indicates the postcard was sent from Stuttgart on July 10, 1972, and received on July 12, 1972.
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes in German at the bottom and the left side of the postcard. The handwriting is somewhat difficult to decipher, but it includes phrases like "besser nicht" (better not) and a signature that appears to be "Roswitha".
  4. Additional Information:

    • The bottom left corner indicates the postcard is part of an edition, specifically "16/100 edition stecck" and "© heidelberg box 471".

The postcard seems to be a piece of mail art or a political statement, combining textual content with visual elements to convey a message about environmental and social issues.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image appears to be a typewritten document with additional markings and stamps, possibly from a historical document or letter. Here are some details:

  1. Content of the Document:

    • The text at the top reads "Halbwelt 72," which translates to "Second Half 72" in English.
    • The document discusses topics related to agriculture and possibly environmental concerns. It mentions the use of pesticides for "fruit and vegetables without spots," and questions the environmental benefits of nuclear power plants, stating "nuclear power plants - a environmentally friendly energy generation."
    • There is a section that discusses agreement and disagreement on various points, which seem to revolve around understanding the reasons for disagreement, the hope for new solutions to the conflict, and the productive thinking of Max Wertheimer.
  2. Markings and Stamps:

    • There are several stamps and postmarks on the document. One stamp is from the Deutsche Bundespost (German Federal Post), dated 10.7.72-13.
    • Another stamp mentions "Umwelt 72," which likely refers to the 1972 United Nations Conference on Human Environment.
    • There are also handwritten notations and a circular cancellation mark, possibly from a postal authority.
  3. Additional Details:

    • The document includes an address and a reference to a postal code (74 Tübingen, Postfach 74 Tübingen, Keplerstr. 20).
    • There is a handwritten note that seems to be a signature at the top left.
    • The bottom left corner has a printed number "16/100," which might indicate this is part of a limited edition or a specific document in a collection.
  4. Handwritten Annotations:

    • There are handwritten notes in the lower part of the document, which seem to be comments or additional remarks.

The overall appearance and the content suggest this is a historical document, possibly related to environmental discussions and activism from the late 1970s.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-24

This image appears to be a postcard or a letter with various marks, stamps, and handwritten notes. Here is a detailed description:

Text Content:

  1. Header and Title:

    • The text at the top reads "Halbwelt 72:" followed by a quote in German:
      "Wir fordern Obst und Gemüse, schön und fleckenlos. Dies kann nur erreicht werden durch Pflanzenschutzmittel."
      • Translation: "We demand fruit and vegetables, beautiful and spotless. This can only be achieved through plant protection products."
    • Another quote follows: "Atomkraftwerke - eine umweltfreundliche Energieerzeugung."
      • Translation: "Nuclear power plants - an environmentally friendly form of energy production."
  2. Main Body:

    • The main body of the text starts with "Wir sind darin einig," followed by three bullet points discussing disagreement and understanding:
      • Point 1: "dass wir uneinig sind" (that we disagree)
      • Point 2: "dass wir die Ursachen dieser Uneinigkeit verstehen wollen" (that we want to understand the causes of this disagreement)
      • Point 3: "dass wir von diesem gegenseitigen Verständnis zwar kein Ende des Streits, aber stets aufs neue Losungen aus produktiven Denkens erhoffen" (that from this mutual understanding, we hope for new solutions from productive thinking, even if not an end to the conflict)
    • There is a reference to Max Wertheimer's work: "Frankfurt a.M. 1957. S. 148 - 159."
  3. Address and Organization:

    • The address at the bottom includes "Bund für Umweltschutz e.V." (Association for Environmental Protection) and other details like the street address, postal code, and telephone number.

Stamps and Marks:

  1. Circular Stamp:

    • A large circular purple stamp in the center contains various symbols and the text "Organisation für direkte Demokratie" (Organization for Direct Democracy).
  2. Postmark:

    • A circular postmark on the right side reads "STUT 10.7 72-13 Umwelt 72 7."
  3. Postage Stamp:

    • A postage stamp in the upper right corner shows a portrait of a man with the text "5 DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST" (5 German Federal Post).

Handwritten Notes:

  • There is handwritten text at the bottom left corner that says "besser heut als morgen Radioaktiv!" (better today than tomorrow Radioactive!).
  • Another handwritten note at the bottom reads "16/100 edition staech 69 heidelberg box 477."

Additional Details:

  • The overall tone of the image suggests a discussion or debate about environmental issues, nuclear energy, and plant protection products, with a focus on direct democracy and environmental protection.

Text analysis

Amazon

wir
durch
die
kann
liche
für
darin
kein
sind
Streits,
BUNDESPOST
5
schön
neue
Dies
fordern
des
daß
72
72-13
Umwelt 72
2.
Ende
wollen;
Umwelt
aber
5 DEUTSCHE
werden
fleckenlos. Dies kann nur erreicht
2. daß wir die Ursachen
stets
uneinig
zwar
Frankfurt
Bund für Umweltschutz
Obst
erhoffen
von
eine
Bund
7
DEUTSCHE
erreicht
Denkens
aufs
nur
einig,
verstehen
fleckenlos.
diesem
und
produktiven
Umweltschutz
Max
Düsseldorf
10.-7.
4
1957.
Uneinigkeit
Halbwelt
Ursachen
"Wir fordern Obst and Genüse, schön und
Genüse,
3.
wir sind darin einig,
"Wir
(vgl.
umweltfreund-
"Atomkraftwerke
1. daß wir uneinig sind
e
J.B.
H
=
STUT:
159).
"Atomkraftwerke .. eine umweltfreund-
and
werden durch pflanzenschutzmittel"
1.
liche Energieerzeugung."
م
a.M.
Halbwelt 72 :
t
P
Andreasstraße o Informationsstelle 4 Düsseldorf
U
Andreasstraße
Pr
verständnis
Un
م = H L P of U t + 5 Un o
Wertheim
..
T
S1148- 159).
Energieerzeugung."
o
L
72 :
+
of
pflanzenschutzmittel"
Informationsstelle
S1148-
infodes

Google

1. da£ wir uneinig sinc Organisatidigen Verständnis zwar kein Ende des Streits, Prodmórmationsstelle aber stets aufs neue Löstch Vetksabstimmunvaseis Lebensschutz (vgl. Max Werthein Andreasstraße : Hal bwelt 72: "Wir fordern Obst un.d Geniise, schön und fleckenlos. Dies kann nur erreicht werden durch pflanzenschutzmittel " 5 DEUTSCHE "Atomkraftwerke . eine umweltfreund- liche EnergieerzengungE." STUT 10.-7 72-13 Umwelt 72 Wir sind darin einig, Uneinigkeit verstehen wollen; 2. daß wir die Ursachen 3. daß wir von diesem gegense ndes produktiven Denkens erhoffen eenken. Frankfurt a.M. 1957. s 148 - 159). 4 Düsseld Aktion im Umweltschutz Bund für Umweltschutz e 74 Tübingen, Postfach 25 - Telefon 148 39 74 Tübingen, Keplerstr. 20 bessa hente ao ocls Morgen / edition staeck 16/100 hoidelberg bax 471 om •.
1.
da£
wir
uneinig
sinc
Organisatidigen
Verständnis
zwar
kein
Ende
des
Streits,
Prodmórmationsstelle
aber
stets
aufs
neue
Löstch
Vetksabstimmunvaseis
Lebensschutz
(vgl.
Max
Werthein
Andreasstraße
:
Hal
bwelt
72:
"Wir
fordern
Obst
un.d
Geniise,
schön
und
fleckenlos.
Dies
kann
nur
erreicht
werden
durch
pflanzenschutzmittel
"
5
DEUTSCHE
"Atomkraftwerke
.
eine
umweltfreund-
liche
EnergieerzengungE."
STUT
10.-7
72-13
Umwelt
72
Wir
sind
darin
einig,
Uneinigkeit
verstehen
wollen;
2.
daß
die
Ursachen
3.
von
diesem
gegense
ndes
produktiven
Denkens
erhoffen
eenken.
Frankfurt
a.M.
1957.
s
148
-
159).
4
Düsseld
Aktion
im
Umweltschutz
Bund
für
e
74
Tübingen,
Postfach
25
Telefon
39
Keplerstr.
20
bessa
hente
ao
ocls
Morgen
/
edition
staeck
16/100
hoidelberg
bax
471
om
•.