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Human Generated Data

Title

Black Shoe Polish

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Joseph Beuys, German 1921 - 1986

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, and Louise Haskell Daly Fund, 1995.759

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

Black Shoe Polish

People

Artist: Joseph Beuys, German 1921 - 1986

Date

20th century

Classification

Multiples

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, The Willy and Charlotte Reber Collection, Richard Norton Memorial Fund, and Louise Haskell Daly Fund, 1995.759

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-23

Wood 97.7
Hockey 89.5
Ice Hockey 89.5
Rink 89.5
Skating 89.5
Sport 89.5
Face 79.5
Head 79.5
Furniture 76.4
Plywood 57.7
Box 57.3
Shelf 56.4
Hardwood 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2018-08-23

wood 99.6
wooden 98.1
picture frame 95.9
retro 95.8
furniture 93.3
empty 91.9
no person 91.7
design 89.7
illustration 89.3
family 89.1
board 88.8
decoration 88.1
vintage 84.6
label 83.1
symbol 82.2
image 81.9
rustic 81.4
wall 81.2
texture 81
blank 80.9

Imagga
created on 2018-08-23

clock 86.8
wall clock 75.7
measuring instrument 56.1
timepiece 49.8
instrument 46.2
old 36.2
barometer 32.6
clock pendulum 30.1
antique 29.1
wood 25
time 24.7
physical pendulum 24.1
retro 22.9
vintage 22.3
wooden 21.1
compass 20
pendulum 19
design 17.4
metal 16.9
direction 16.2
door 16.2
grunge 14.5
north 14.3
brown 14
business 14
cap 13.9
ancient 13.8
aged 13.6
west 13.5
closeup 13.5
paper 13.3
object 13.2
south 13.1
east 13.1
pattern 13
detail 12.9
wall 12.8
symbol 12.8
face 12.8
history 12.5
navigation 12.5
texture 12.5
watch 12.4
gold 12.3
map 12.1
apparatus 12
travel 12
style 11.9
art 11.7
hour 11.7
close 11.4
sign 11.3
circle 11
architecture 10.9
equipment 10.8
minute 10.7
dial 10.7
decoration 10.1
top 10.1
board 9.7
money 9.3
number 9.3
dirty 9
deadline 8.8
exploration 8.7
entrance 8.7
ornament 8.6
handle 8.6
journey 8.5
cash 8.2
hand 8.2
currency 8.1
interior 8
decor 8
geography 7.7
measurement 7.7
house 7.5
dollar 7.4
historic 7.3
timer 7.3
yellow 7.3
home 7.2

Google
created on 2018-08-23

font 63.5
picture frame 55.9

Microsoft
created on 2018-08-23

wall 97.6
wooden 87.8
indoor 85.8
wood 51.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Ice Hockey Puck
Blackboard
Person

Clarifai

Picture frame
Human face
Person

AWS Rekognition

Ice Hockey Puck 89.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-08-23

paintings art 97.4%
food drinks 2%
interior objects 0.6%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a clock with a picture of a man on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-09

a wooden box with a label on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a tin of shoe polish labeled "Schuhkrem" (German for shoe cream) enclosed in a wooden display box with a glass front. The tin has a predominantly white label, accented by colors like blue, orange, and black. It includes text and graphics, such as an illustration of a smiling cartoon character wearing a hat. The label is handwritten or signed in red ink, adding to its unique appearance. The wooden box has a natural texture, providing a simple and clean presentation. The shoe polish is labeled "Schwarz," indicating it is black.

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

The image depicts a can of shoe polish within a wooden display case. The can is labeled "SCHUHKREM" which is German for shoe cream. It appears to be a vintage-style can, with a design featuring a central image and text that likely includes branding and possibly instructions or product details in German. The can is prominently displayed on a wooden holder, and the display case is made of light-colored wood with a glass or clear front to allow viewing of the can. The case gives the appearance of a collectible or memorabilia piece, suggesting that the shoe polish can is of particular significance or nostalgic value.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a wooden frame containing a vintage-style record label. The label features a colorful, cartoon-like illustration of a character, likely a clown or jester, along with the text "Schuhkrem" (shoe cream) and the product number "227". The record label appears to be for a product called "Schuhkrem", which is likely some kind of shoe polish or cream.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a framed promotional poster or advertisement for a shoe store called "Schuhkrem". The poster has a colorful, hand-drawn illustration featuring a smiling cartoon character. The text on the poster provides the store name "Schuhkrem" along with an address "227 KL M 190 SCHWARZ". The poster is mounted in a simple wooden frame against a wood-paneled background.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a framed vintage shoe polish tin or container. The container appears to be for "Schuhkrem" (German for shoe cream) in black color ("schwarz"). It has a circular design with some blue and orange graphics on the label. The tin is mounted in a simple wooden frame with a light-colored wood finish and appears to be displayed as a piece of art or memorabilia. There appears to be some writing or signatures on the label in red or blue ink. The whole piece is presented in what looks like a shadow box frame with a plain wooden background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image presents a framed, signed hockey puck encased in a wooden shadow box with a glass front.

The hockey puck is positioned in the center of the frame, featuring a white background with blue and orange text. The top of the puck displays the words "WEHIG ODER NICHT GESCHUTT" in blue, followed by "SCHUHKREM" in large blue letters at the bottom. In the middle, an illustration of a man wearing a blue hat and holding a hockey stick is depicted. The man's face is blurred, and he is surrounded by various blue and orange symbols and text.

The hockey puck is signed in red ink, although the signature is illegible. The shadow box is made of light-colored wood and has a rectangular shape with a flat back and a slightly raised front. The glass front of the box provides a clear view of the hockey puck, allowing the viewer to appreciate its details.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the framed hockey puck and its intricate design. Overall, the image showcases a unique and interesting piece of sports memorabilia, carefully preserved in a wooden shadow box.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image depicts a framed display case containing a circular object, likely a vintage advertisement or collectible item. The object is centered within the frame and features a cartoon character in the middle, surrounded by text in German. The character is depicted wearing a blue hat and shirt, with an orange body and arms. The text includes the words "SCHUHKREM" and "SCHWARZ," which may indicate that the product being advertised is a type of shoe cream.

The frame itself appears to be made of light-colored wood and has a glass front that allows for clear viewing of the object inside. The background of the image is a plain white surface, which helps to highlight the details of the framed object. Overall, the image suggests that the object is a unique and potentially valuable collectible item, possibly related to German culture or history.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

A wooden display case with a glass front panel is displayed on a white surface. Inside the display case, there is a circular item with a label that reads "Schuhcreme" and has a logo. The circular item is placed on a wooden stand. The circular item is surrounded by a black border. The glass front panel of the display case reflects the circular item. The wooden display case has a wooden frame.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image features a wooden frame with a glass panel in the middle. Inside the frame, there is a black circular object that seems to be a puck. The puck is placed on a wooden stand inside the frame. The puck has some text on it, and the text is written in black and red. The puck has a white circle in the middle with some text written on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-10

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image showcases a vintage shoe polish container (likely from the brand "Wittol") presented inside a shadow box. The shadow box is made of light-colored wood with a transparent front, giving it a clean and classic look.

Shoe Polish Container:

  • The main focus is a round, black container lid, which would have originally sealed the shoe polish.
  • It has a label design with the brand name "Wittol" and the word "SCHUHKREM" (shoe cream in German) prominently displayed.
  • The lid has a small picture of a figure holding a shoe, seemingly demonstrating or advertising shoe polish.
  • There's handwriting on the lid, probably a signature.

Shadow Box:

  • The shoe polish container is mounted onto a narrow wooden support which is placed inside the box.
  • The box itself is made of light-colored wood, likely unfinished or lightly stained.
  • It has a simple frame design.
  • The clear front of the box provides a protective display for the shoe polish.

Style & Context:

  • The overall style suggests a vintage aesthetic.
  • The display might be part of a collection or a showcase of historical items.
  • The presence of the handwriting may add an element of personalization or historical interest.

In essence, the image is a presentation of a vintage artifact preserved in a stylish and protective manner.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-10

The image shows a framed vintage shoe polish tin. The frame is made of light-colored wood and has a clear glass or plastic cover over the tin. The background of the frame is also made of the same light-colored wood, adding depth and texture.

The shoe polish tin is round with a black rim and a light-colored label. The label features a cartoon illustration of a young boy holding a shoe and a brush, presumably applying shoe polish. The brand name "Wittol" is prominently displayed, and the product is identified as "SCHUHKREM SCHWARZ," indicating it is black shoe cream. There are also some printed details about the product ingredients and manufacturing information on the label.

Adding a unique touch, the label has been signed in red ink with the message "für andreas von Lori Behme wittol". The signature gives the piece a personalized and possibly collectible quality.

The tin is supported by a small wooden shelf within the frame, keeping it centered and stable. The overall impression is of a nostalgic and carefully preserved piece of advertising history.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a vintage shoe polish container displayed in a wooden frame. The container is labeled "Schuhkrem," which is German for "shoe cream." The label features a colorful, stylized illustration of a person polishing a shoe. The container is black with a white label and has text in German. The text includes details such as "227 A.V.M. 10 Schwarz," which likely refers to the product code, brand, and color (black). The container is mounted on a small wooden shelf inside the frame, which has a glass front to protect the item. The wooden frame itself has a natural finish, highlighting the grain of the wood. The overall presentation suggests that the item is being displayed as a piece of memorabilia or collectible.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

The image shows a framed object that appears to be a vintage advertisement or label for shoe cream. The label is circular and features a cartoon character of a man wearing a hat, with the brand name "Schuhkrem" prominently displayed in blue letters at the bottom. The text around the label includes various details such as the volume (227 ml) and possibly the manufacturer or distributor's information. The frame is made of light wood and has a glass cover, giving it a protective and decorative appearance. The background of the label includes additional information in German, indicating that it is likely from a German-speaking region. The overall design and style suggest that this item is from an older era, possibly mid-20th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-18

The image shows a circular object, likely a shoe polish can, encased in a wooden frame with glass or a transparent front. The can has a label with a cartoon character wearing a blue hat and holding a cloth, appearing to polish something. The text on the label is in German, and it includes the words "SCHUHKREM," which translates to "shoe cream." The text also mentions "Schwarz," indicating that the shoe cream is black. There are some signatures on the can, suggesting it may have been autographed. The can is mounted on a small wooden stand inside the frame.

Text analysis

Amazon

227
ODER
GRUPPE
NICHT
ENTHALT
WENIG
84
20
CA.70%
III
HSL-Nr.
LOSEMITTEL
ENTHALT HSL-Nr. 227 Vittol 754
DER
Vittol
000
0
754

Google

NICHT GESu GRUPPE II ( WEMIG SCHWARZ
NICHT
GESu
GRUPPE
II
(
WEMIG
SCHWARZ