Human Generated Data

Title

New Year's Greeting 1964 (Chain) II

Date

1963 (printed 1964)

People

Artist: Gerhard Marcks, German 1889 - 1981

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Bequest of Julia Feininger, BR70.34

Copyright

© Gerhard-Marcks-Stiftung, Bremen, Germany / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

New Year's Greeting 1964 (Chain) II

People

Artist: Gerhard Marcks, German 1889 - 1981

Date

1963 (printed 1964)

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Bequest of Julia Feininger, BR70.34

Copyright

© Gerhard-Marcks-Stiftung, Bremen, Germany / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2022-06-18

Text 93.5
Plaque 85.8
Paper 82.1
Flyer 69.7
Brochure 69.7
Poster 69.7
Advertisement 69.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

text 98.2
education 96.3
school 96
chalk 95.8
bill 94.4
vintage 94.1
paper 93.6
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retro 89.2
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art 88.3
physics 87.4
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print 85.9
inspiration 84.9

Imagga
created on 2022-06-18

brass 100
memorial 100
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old 46.7
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antique 42.4
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frame 39.1
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empty 27.5
dirty 27.1
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decay 26.1
pattern 26
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ragged 25.4
faded 25.3
space 24.1
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backdrop 23.9
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wallpaper 21.5
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your 20.3
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text 19.2
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spot 18.2
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dirt 8.6
nobody 8.6
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horizontal 7.5
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Google
created on 2022-06-18

Rectangle 87.9
Font 82.2
Parallel 67.9
History 61.5
Monochrome photography 61.5
Slope 61.3
Monochrome 58.4
Typesetting 56.3
Brand 55.2
Pattern 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-18

text 99.9
handwriting 94.5
screenshot 86.6
letter 72.4
font 60.4
book 51.3
businesscard 17.9

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Captions

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-18

text 99.3%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-19

The image is a black and white photograph of a graphic design piece. The central part of the image consists of a black rectangle containing both text and a drawing of a chain. The text, written in German, appears in a stylized, somewhat decorative font. There are several lines of text, some of which are slightly difficult to read due to the stylization. The chain drawing spans horizontally across the middle of the black rectangle. Below the rectangle, there are additional handwritten notes in German, likely signatures and a date. The handwritten text reads "Ein gutes Jahr 1964! Gerhard und Maria Marcks," suggesting that the piece was created or signed in 1964 by individuals named Gerhard and Maria Marcks. In the lower right corner, there is a numerical annotation "1970.34." The overall image gives a vintage and artistic impression, with an emphasis on existential themes, indicated by the text discussing death and the unknown aftermath.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-19

The image displays a black-and-white photograph of a page with German text and a chain-like drawing. The text appears to be handwritten in white on a black rectangular background, separated into two parts by a drawing of a chain link in the middle of the page. The upper part of the text reads "GEWISS IST DAS WIR STERBEN MÜSSEN WAS DANACHKOMMT KAN NIEMAND WISEN," which translates to "Certainly it is that we must die, what comes after, no one can know." The text below the chain link is broken up into fragments, with the translation being a rough approximation as follows: "ES LÄUFT EINE KETTE DURCH UNS REICHENDE VOM EINEN ZUM ANDERN WELTENENDE DU ABER ACHTE DARAUF DAS NICHT EIN GLIED IN DEINER HAND DIR ZERBRICHT" This roughly translates to: "A chain runs through us, reaching from one to the other end of the world. But you take care that no link breaks in your hand." At the bottom right corner of the page, there's some handwriting that refers to a date "Ein gutes Jahr 1941!" translated as "A good year 1941!" and what appears to be signatures or names "Gerhard and Maria Moncke." Below the text on the very bottom right, there's a number "1110.34," which likely signifies a cataloging or archival number. The overall image has a sense of antiquity, and the subject matter plus the date indicates a historical context for the inscription. The paper on which it's all written appears to be age-toned and frayed at the edges.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-19

This is a black and white artwork featuring German text and an illustration of a chain. The text appears to be written in a stark, capital letter style on a dark background. The chain design runs horizontally across the middle of the piece, dividing the text into sections. The German text includes phrases about mortality and chains, with the top line reading "GEWISS IST DAS WIR STERBEN MÜSEN" (It is certain that we must die). At the bottom of the image, there appears to be a signature or date marking from 1954. The overall composition has a somber, contemplative quality typical of post-war German art.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-19

The image shows a quote written in German on a black background, with the text and date handwritten below it. The quote says "Gewiss ist das wir sterben müsen was danachkomt kan niemand wisen", which translates to "It is certain that we must die, what comes after no one can know". Below that, it says "Es läuft einekete durchunsrehande vom einen zum andern weltenende du aber achte darauf das nicht eingliedineieinhandirzerbricht", which roughly translates to "A chain runs through our hands from one end of the world to the other, but you take care that not a single link in a hand of yours breaks." The handwritten text at the bottom gives the date as 1970.34.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a typed or handwritten text on a black background. The text is in German and states: "What we suffer from is only what we possess can nobody know. It carries us away to a world that others perceive, but in reality it does not exist. But beware, just like that, the individual chain breaks."

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a chain, accompanied by text in an unknown language. The chain is drawn in white lines on a black background, with each link connected to the next. The text is written in white letters above and below the chain, but it is not legible due to its foreign nature. The drawing is set against a light gray background, which provides a subtle contrast to the dark chain and text. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the chain serving as a striking visual element that draws the viewer's attention. In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a handwritten note in pencil that reads "Eis yates Feb 1964!" followed by the names "Gerhard und Maria Maretz." This suggests that the drawing may have been created by Gerhard and Maria Maretz in February 1964, although the exact context and purpose of the drawing are unclear. Overall, the image presents a thought-provoking and visually appealing composition that invites the viewer to ponder the meaning and significance of the chain and text.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-16

The image presents a black-and-white print featuring a chain and text in German. The print is centered on a white background, with a rough edge around it. **Key Features:** * **Chain:** A stylized chain is depicted at the top of the print, comprising thick links. * **Text:** The text is written in white and appears to be a poem or quote. It is divided into two sections: the top section features a single line of text, while the bottom section consists of multiple lines of text. * **Signature:** In the bottom-right corner, a signature is visible, although it is difficult to decipher due to its faintness. * **Date:** Below the signature, the date "1970.34" is written, suggesting that the print may have been created or published in 1970. * **Background:** The background of the print is black, providing a striking contrast to the white text and chain. **Overall Impression:** The image exudes a sense of simplicity and elegance, with the bold chain and white text standing out against the black background. The use of German text adds an air of mystery, inviting the viewer to decipher its meaning.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image shows a piece of paper with a poem written on it. The poem is written in German and is titled "Eingekettet" (Chained). The poem is written in a cursive font and is surrounded by a chain-like border. The poem is about a person who is chained and unable to escape. The poem is written by Gerhard and Maria Horeks and was published in 1964.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-19

The image appears to be a document or a page from a book. It contains a text written in German. The text is written in a cursive style and is placed within a rectangular frame. The text reads, "CEWIS IST DAS WIR STERBEN MUSSEN WAS DA NACHKOMT, KAN NIEMAND WISSEN." The text is accompanied by a chain-like design that appears to be a decorative element. The document also includes a date, "1170.34," and the names "Gerhard" and "Maria Theres."

Text analysis

Amazon

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NIEMAND
WIR
DAS
NICHT
and
EINEKETE
WISEN
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WELTENENDE
GEWISS
VOM EINEN ZVM ANDERN WELTENENDE
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DANACHKOMT
STERBEN
ABER
WAS
EINEN
WAS DANACHKOMT KAÑ NIEMAND WISEN
ES
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VOM
GEWISS IST DAS WIR STERBEN MÜSEN
Gerhard
Ein
KAÑ
IST
MÜSEN
DV ABER ACHTE DARAVF DAS NICHT
ES LÄVFT EINEKETE DVRCHVNSREHÄNDE
DVRCHVNSREHÄNDE
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Gerhard and Maria Marchs
Maria
1970.34
DARAVF
E I NGLIEDI INDEINERHANDD REEBSR.CHT
Ein girtes Jalon 1964
Jalon
1964
LÄVFT
NGLIEDI
Marchs
girtes
INDEINERHANDD REEBSR.CHT

Google

GEWISS IST DAS WIR STERBEN MYSEN WAS DANACHKOMT KAN NIEMAND WISEN ES LAVET EINEKETE DVRCHVNS REHANDE VOM EINEN ZVM ANDERN WELTENENDE DV ABER ACHTE DARAVE DAS NICHT EINGLIEDINDE INERHANDDIRZERBRICHT Ein gutes Jalm 1964! Gerhard and Maria Marik's 1170.34
GEWISS
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DAS
WIR
STERBEN
MYSEN
WAS
DANACHKOMT
KAN
NIEMAND
WISEN
ES
LAVET
EINEKETE
DVRCHVNS
REHANDE
VOM
EINEN
ZVM
ANDERN
WELTENENDE
DV
ABER
ACHTE
DARAVE
NICHT
EINGLIEDINDE
INERHANDDIRZERBRICHT
Ein
gutes
Jalm
1964
!
Gerhard
and
Maria
Marik's
1170.34