Human Generated Data

Title

Black and White Yarns

Date

1944-1946

People

Artist: John J. Reiss, American

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Josef Albers, BR49.412

Human Generated Data

Title

Black and White Yarns

People

Artist: John J. Reiss, American

Date

1944-1946

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Josef Albers, BR49.412

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Lace 85.1
Painting 84.8
Art 84.8
Rug 71.4

Clarifai
created on 2018-07-31

illustration 96.9
vector 95.1
design 94.4
art 94.2
desktop 93.5
pattern 93.4
texture 93.2
abstract 92.4
graphic 90.8
symbol 90.7
image 89.8
decoration 89.4
chalk out 86.9
vintage 86.6
nature 85.1
silhouette 83.7
retro 82.5
shape 82.2
outline 82
element 81.5

Imagga
created on 2018-07-31

art 36.2
lace 35.2
damask 34.8
pattern 32.1
design 29.8
grunge 26.4
texture 24.3
graphic 24.1
floral 22.1
decoration 21.8
frame 21.2
black 18.3
antique 18.3
artistic 18.2
drawing 18.1
retro 18
card 17.5
ornament 17.2
wallpaper 16.8
old 16
vintage 15.7
element 15.7
style 15.6
flower 15.4
border 15.4
mosaic 15.3
shape 14.9
backdrop 14.8
ornate 14.6
paper 14.1
dirty 13.6
ink 13.5
decorative 13.4
banner 12.9
color 12.8
decor 12.4
curve 12.2
effect 11.9
grungy 11.4
circle 11.2
elements 11.1
paint 10.9
surface 10.6
digital 10.5
textured 10.5
label 10.3
icon 10.3
elegant 10.3
line 10.3
classic 10.2
tile 10.2
symbol 10.1
artwork 10.1
silhouette 9.9
plant 9.8
ancient 9.5
graphics 9.4
gold 9
logo 8.6
golden 8.6
leaf 8.6
business 8.5
embroidery 8.5
light 8
crown 8
love 7.9
circular 7.8
ornaments 7.8
money 7.7
curl 7.6
elegance 7.6
brown 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
detail 7.2
painting 7.2
fantasy 7.2
futuristic 7.2
wealth 7.2
currency 7.2
colorful 7.2
creative 7.1

Google
created on 2018-07-31

black and white 82
font 66.8
organism 66.4
art 65.2
visual arts 57
pattern 53.3

Microsoft
created on 2018-07-31

text 99.9
book 99.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting 84.8%
Rug 71.4%

Captions

Azure OpenAI

Created on 2024-11-17

The image features an abstract artwork with various textures and shapes, predominantly in black and white. It looks like a mixed media piece that incorporates yarn or fiber materials to create a contrast of textures against a dark background. The yarns seem to be manipulated into different forms — some are tightly coiled, creating intricate patterns, while others appear more loose and free-form, creating fluffy and wispy shapes reminiscent of clouds or smoke. Specifically, you can see several distinct patches where the yarn is densely packed into shapes that could be interpreted variously by the viewer. Some are thick and resemble crocheted or knitted forms, while others are thin, wavy lines almost resembling doodles or wire designs. There are also loose fibers that contribute to the overall organic feel of the piece, breaking up the denser textures and providing a sense of movement. The monochromatic palette is broken by subtle variations in the white-to-grey tones of the yarn against the solid black background, highlighting the play of shadows and texture. The artwork does not immediately suggest a specific subject and appears open to interpretation, evoking different ideas and emotions based on the viewer's perspective. Overall, the image seems to be a detailed photograph of a tactile, textile-based artwork where texture, form, and the contrast between the materials used are the main focal points.

Anthropic Claude

Created on 2024-11-17

This image appears to be an abstract composition using various textures and materials. It depicts intricate white and black organic shapes and forms, seemingly made of yarn or thread, against a dark background. The shapes have a delicate, web-like quality, with wispy tendrils and swirling patterns that create a sense of movement and depth. The overall impression is one of a visually striking, almost surreal or dreamlike artwork that explores the interplay of light, shadow, and the expressive potential of textile-based materials.