Human Generated Data

Title

1,000,000 mark inflationary note, Thüringen (reverse)

Date

1923

People

Artist: Herbert Bayer, American 1900 - 1985

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR48.67.B

Copyright

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

Human Generated Data

Title

1,000,000 mark inflationary note, Thüringen (reverse)

People

Artist: Herbert Bayer, American 1900 - 1985

Date

1923

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR48.67.B

Copyright

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

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-09

Text 99.9
Paper 96.6
Ticket 76.3

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

time 97.4
paper 97.1
sign 97
annual 94.3
calendar 93.9
vintage 93.7
number 93.2
business 93.2
symbol 91.9
document 91.4
date 90.9
text 90.8
signalise 89.5
communication 89.4
margin 88
illustration 87.8
design 87.3
page 85.9
forthcoming 85.4
ticket 84.9

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paper 38.5
menu 37.5
vintage 30.7
fare 30.4
old 30
grunge 29
envelope 28.3
retro 27.1
treasury 26.5
document 24.2
antique 23.5
texture 23
ancient 21.7
depository 21.1
aged 20.8
business 20.1
container 19.8
facility 17.4
text 16.6
design 16.4
blank 16.3
dirty 16.3
money 16.2
card 15.5
damaged 15.3
finance 15.2
pattern 15.1
food 15
empty 14.6
faded 14.6
rough 14.6
letter 13.8
message 13.7
border 13.6
stamp 13.6
mail 13.4
material 13.4
financial 13.4
brown 13.3
frame 12.8
bank 12.4
post 12.4
grungy 12.4
wall 12
currency 11.7
parchment 11.5
art 11.5
weathered 11.4
canvas 11.4
page 11.2
jacket 11.1
note 11
newspaper 11
space 10.9
close 10.9
wallpaper 10.7
book 10.6
postage 9.8
postal 9.8
ragged 9.8
textured 9.7
structure 9.6
sheet 9.4
communication 9.3
covering 8.9
postmark 8.9
office 8.9
torn 8.7
board 8.7
exchange 8.6
word 8.5
wrapping 8.4
dollar 8.4
banking 8.3
cash 8.3
wealth 8.1
graphic 8
crumpled 7.8
banknote 7.8
decay 7.7
stained 7.7
stain 7.7
cardboard 7.7
postcard 7.7
commerce 7.5
backdrop 7.4
symbol 7.4
cover 7.4
banner 7.4
historic 7.3
paint 7.3
detail 7.3
market 7.1
travel 7.1

Google
created on 2018-02-10

text 86.4
font 78.2
label 63.5
brand 52.1

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

text 89.1

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 99.9%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

a close up of a sign 91.8%
close up of a sign 89.6%
a close up of text on a white surface 86.1%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image depicts a German banknote from the period of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic. This particular note is valued at one million marks, as indicated by the prominent "1000000" and the words "EINE MILLION MARK" printed in bold black letters on an orange background. Below the denomination, there is a red ink stamp marked with the emblem of the "GROSZHERZOGLYCH OBERHOF OGERICHT VY.WR.BEZ", which likely denotes the region of issuance. The text is in German, dated "Weimar, den 20. August 1923" and signed by the "Thüringischen Staatsbankdirektorium" (Thuringian State Bank Directorate). The description on the right provides details that the note is to be redeemed at the Thuringian State Bank office in Weimar from September 1, 1923, onwards. Additionally, there is a warning, also in German, stating that counterfeiting or forgery of banknotes is punishable by at least two years in prison. This banknote is a historical artifact from the economic crisis in Germany following World War I, where hyperinflation led to the printing of extremely high-denomination currency notes.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This image shows a piece of paper currency from Germany, specifically a banknote for "Eine Million Mark" (one million marks), dated Weimar, the 20th of August 1923. The note is predominantly white with striking orange and black text and numbers. A large "1000000" is printed in the center in black within an orange rectangle, and below that, the denomination in text form "EINE MILLION MARK" with two horizontal lines running through it. There is a round stamp mark in red near the bottom left corner. On the right-hand side, there's vertical text in black and orange detailing information about the currency note. The vertical text states that the issuing bank will pay the bearer on demand from September 1st, 1923, and the note is part of an emergency money issuance. This banknote is an example of the hyperinflation that took place in the Weimar Republic during the 1920s, where the value of the currency deteriorated rapidly, requiring the printing of notes with very high denominations.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This is a German banknote from the period of hyperinflation during the Weimar Republic. It's a one million Mark note (Eine Million Mark) issued on August 20, 1923 in Weimar by the Thuringian State Bank Directorate (Das Thür. Staatsbankdirektorium). The note features a large "1000000" in black numbers on an orange background. There's an official seal or stamp on the left side in orange ink. The design is relatively simple and utilitarian, typical of emergency currency issued during this period of extreme inflation in Germany. The text is primarily in black and orange on a light background, and includes various administrative details and banking information in German on the right side of the note.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image appears to be a historical document from August 1923 in Weimar, Germany. It is a financial instrument or certificate issued by the Staatsbankdirektorium (State Bank Directorate) with the denomination of "eine million mark" or one million marks. The document provides details about this certificate, including the date and location of issuance. The imagery and text suggest this was part of a larger monetary or financial system in place during that time period in Germany.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a German banknote from the Weimar Republic, dated August 20, 1923. The note is for one million marks and features a prominent orange rectangle at the top with the denomination "1000000" in large black text. Below this, the phrase "EINE MILLION MARK" is written in smaller black text. On the left side of the note, there is an orange seal with a crown and the text "DER GROSSBERZOGLICHE STAATSBANKDIREKTOR" in German. The note also includes a message in German, which translates to: "This banknote is valid for payment of taxes and other public debts. It can be exchanged for gold at the State Bank of Thuringia in Weimar from September 1, 1923. The exchange rate is 1:1, and the exchange is subject to the usual conditions." Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the economic history of Germany during the Weimar Republic, a period marked by hyperinflation and financial instability. The note's design and language reflect the country's efforts to stabilize its currency and economy during this challenging time.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-26

The image depicts a vintage German banknote, likely from the early 20th century, with a beige background and orange and black text. The note features a prominent orange rectangle at the top with the number "1000000" in large black font, accompanied by the phrase "EINE MILLION MARK" in smaller black text below. A circular logo with a crown is situated in the bottom-left corner, while the date "WEIMAR, DEN 20. AUGUST 1923" is written in orange text near the center of the note. The text on the right side of the note appears to be a message or warning, although it is written in German and may be difficult to decipher. The overall design of the note suggests that it was issued by a German bank during a time of economic instability, possibly during the hyperinflation period in the Weimar Republic. The use of large numbers and bold typography emphasizes the value of the note, while the circular logo and date provide additional context about the note's origin and authenticity.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image depicts a historical banknote from Weimar Germany, dated August 20, 1923. The banknote features a large number "1000000" printed in bold black text, which translates to "one million marks." The denomination is explicitly stated as "EINE MILLION MARK" (one million marks) in German. The design is simple, with an orange background and a red border. The top left corner includes a seal or stamp with the text "WEIMAR, DEN 20. AUGUST 1923" and a logo, likely representing the issuing authority, the Thuringian State Bank Directorate. The reverse side of the banknote contains legal text and various phrases in German, including "Zahlt die Staatsbank in Weimar dem Inhaber dieser Marke am 1. September 1923" (Pays the State Bank in Weimar to the holder of this mark on September 1, 1923). The text also includes warnings and conditions related to the banknote's validity and the legal consequences of counterfeiting. The banknote is visibly aged, with signs of wear and discoloration, indicating its historical significance. This banknote is a notable example of the hyperinflation that plagued Germany during the Weimar Republic period, particularly in 1923. The high denomination of one million marks underscores the extreme economic instability of the time.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-26

The image shows a banknote with the denomination of 1,000,000 Mark, which is equivalent to one million Mark. The banknote is printed on a white background with a red border around the edges. The top left corner of the banknote features the number "1000000" in black font, and the words "EINE MILLION MARK" are printed below it in black font. The banknote also has a red logo with a crown on the left side and the words "Weimar, den 20. August 1923" printed below it. The banknote has a watermark of a crown on the left side.

Text analysis

Amazon

MARK
1000000
AUGUST
Staatsbank
Einlieferer
aufgerufen
dieser
EINE
1923
DAS
werden.
dem
DEN
EINE MILLION MARK
Notgeld
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bestraft,
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Verkehr
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mit
nicht
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Kasse zahlt die Mark
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bringt
1.
bestraft, Jahren zwei unter nicht
wird
den
Verkehr mit wird bringt in den
DAS THUR. TMUR.STAATSBANKOLAEMTORIUIN
zahlt
zwei
TMUR.STAATSBANKOLAEMTORIUIN

Google

100000 EINE MILLION MAR MAR, DEN 20. AUGUST 1923 DAS THÜR. STAATSBANKDIRENTORIUM
100000
EINE
MILLION
MAR
,
DEN
20.
AUGUST
1923
DAS
THÜR.
STAATSBANKDIRENTORIUM