Human Generated Data

Title

Ostsee-Jahr 1931 Letterhead

Date

1931

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.53.A

Human Generated Data

Title

Ostsee-Jahr 1931 Letterhead

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Date

1931

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.53.A

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Logo 63
Trademark 63
Symbol 63
Envelope 60.1
Text 56.8
File Folder 56.5
File Binder 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

no person 99.7
paper 99.3
retro 98.1
cardboard 97.8
empty 97.7
wallpaper 94.8
simplicity 93.6
dirty 92.8
rough 89.3
graphic design 89.3
interior design 88.9
antique 86.3
contemporary 85.5
photocopy 82.4
indoors 82.2
wear 81.8
stripe 81.7
blur 81.2
abstract 81.2
art 80.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

envelope 100
container 100
blank 53.3
paper 47.3
empty 40.5
message 40.3
note 36
office 29.8
frame 29.2
post 28.7
card 26
design 24.8
pattern 24.7
document 24.2
board 23.6
page 23.3
texture 23
sheet 21.7
write 20.8
border 19.1
business 18.3
letter 17.5
sign 17.4
notebook 17.2
writing 17
textured 16.7
reminder 16.6
object 15.4
information 15.1
copy 15.1
label 15.1
space 14.8
remind 14.8
text 14
yellow 14
bulletin 13.8
new 13.8
memo 12.7
notice 12.7
communication 12.6
old 12.6
aged 11.8
pad 11.7
element 11.6
wall 11.2
grunge 11.1
pink 10.9
adhesive 10.9
supplies 10.8
list 10.8
backdrop 10.7
surface 10.6
canvas 10.5
decoration 10.2
decorative 10.1
attach 9.9
material 9.9
notepad 9.8
announcement 9.7
graphic 9.5
striped 9.4
clip 9.3
art 9.1
vintage 9.1
stationery 9
backgrounds 9
color 8.9
sticky 8.8
pin 8.7
antique 8.7
parchment 8.7
notes 8.7
curl 8.6
wallpaper 8.4
book 8.3
rough 8.2
retro 8.2
painting 8.2
closeup 8.1
symbol 8.1
to 8
decor 8
tack 7.9
remember 7.9
corner 7.8
stamp 7.8
hanging 7.7
grungy 7.6
clean 7.5
brown 7.4
detail 7.3
shadow 7.2
nobody 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Envelope 81.9
Font 77.5
Rectangle 75.2
Parallel 74
Mail 71.8
Letter 66.6
Paper product 66
Paper 66
Brand 65.1
Circle 65
Logo 64.8
Postcard 64.5
Graphics 62.7
Label 58.9
Document 56.9
Carmine 56.7

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.8
screenshot 93.7
stationary 77.7
letter 73.5
design 69.9
envelope 63.6
rectangle 51.5

Color Analysis

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a close up of a box 52%
close up of a box 43.8%
a view of a box 35.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a picture of a clock on a wall -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-12-21

This image appears to be a vintage, minimalist advertisement poster. The overall color scheme is subdued, featuring tones of cream, orange, and blue. On the upper part of the poster, there are geometric elements consisting of a series of concentric circles or rings in orange, above sets of parallel lines in blue which are horizontally aligned. Below these shapes, there is text in orange and blue that reads "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931" followed by additional text that might detail a specific location or organization associated with the Baltic Sea (Ostsee in German) for the year 1931.

The lower part of the image shows a large, seemingly blank square area in a cream or light brown color, which stands out against the lighter background. In the lower right corner of this square, there are small elements that mirror the design at the top: a set of parallel lines in blue and concentric circles in orange, along with some text in blue that might be related to bank or contact information, including a phrase that looks like "BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK."

Given the style and the elements present, it seems to be an official document or a banking advertisement from the early 20th century. The poster emanates a strong Bauhaus or modernist influence with its use of typography, geometric shapes, and a restrained color palette. The presence of the year 1931 suggests it might be associated with a specific event or campaign from that period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-21

The image shows a piece of design that appears to be a piece of stationery or letterhead from a German organization, as indicated by the text "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931" and "HAUPT-GESCHÄFTSSTELLE / HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT / LÜBECK." The design has a minimalist aesthetic with a prominent red circular emblem made up of concentric rings near the top. Below the emblem, there are horizontal blue stripes with text in red.

Additionally, there is a blank rectangular area on the right side of the document, possibly intended for writing or additional printing. At the bottom of the stationery, there is more text in red, which includes details such as "BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK — FERNRUF 26698 U. 26628 — TEL.-ADR.: NORDGESELLSCHAFT." The overall design utilizes a limited color palette of red and blue on a cream or off-white background, with a focus on geometric shapes and clean lines.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-21

The image appears to be a graphic design or poster. It features a large, bright orange sun or circle shape in the top half of the frame. Below this is some text in German that appears to be the title or heading, stating "Ostsee-Jahr 1931" (Baltic Sea year 1931). There are also some horizontal blue lines or bars in the lower half of the image. The overall design has a vintage or Bauhaus-inspired aesthetic with its clean, minimalist lines and shapes.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-21

This appears to be a vintage letterhead or business stationery design from 1931. The design features a minimalist geometric logo consisting of a red/orange concentric circle above blue horizontal lines. Below these elements is text in German that reads "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931" (Baltic Sea Year 1931) and appears to be for some kind of central office or headquarters (HAUPT-GESCHÄFTSSTELLE).

At the bottom of the letterhead, there is contact information including a bank account at "GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK" and telephone details. The design is quite modern and progressive for its time, utilizing the clean lines and geometric shapes characteristic of the Bauhaus and modernist design movements of that era. The color scheme is limited to red-orange and blue on a light background, creating a striking and professional appearance.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

The image presents a vintage-style letterhead, featuring a beige background with orange and blue accents. The design is divided into two sections: a larger section on the left and a smaller section on the right.

Left Section:

  • A large beige rectangle dominates the left side of the image.
  • At the top, an orange circle with concentric circles is centered, accompanied by a blue rectangle with horizontal lines below it.
  • Below the blue rectangle, the text "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931" is displayed in orange, followed by additional German text in blue.

Right Section:

  • A smaller beige rectangle is situated on the right side of the image.
  • At the top, another orange circle with concentric circles is visible.
  • Below the orange circle, a blue rectangle with horizontal lines is positioned, similar to the one on the left side.
  • The bottom of the right section features the same orange text as the left section, including "BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK" and "FERNRUF 26698 U. 26628 - TEL-ADR.: NORDGESELLSCHAFT".

Summary:

The image showcases a vintage-style letterhead with a beige background, orange and blue accents, and a mix of German text. The design features two rectangles, one larger and one smaller, with similar orange and blue elements. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of a bygone era, with a focus on simplicity and elegance.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-21

This image showcases a vintage poster or advertisement, likely from the 1930s, featuring a striking design with a cream-colored background and bold orange and blue accents. The top section of the poster features a prominent orange circle with concentric rings, accompanied by a horizontal blue and orange striped rectangle below it. The text "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931" is displayed in white letters within the orange section of the rectangle, with additional text in German written in orange below it.

The bottom-right corner of the poster features another orange circle with concentric rings, as well as a smaller blue and orange striped rectangle. A large beige rectangle dominates the lower half of the poster, with a small section of the same beige color visible at the bottom-right corner. The bottom of the poster includes additional text in orange, including "BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK - FERNRUF 26698 U. 26628 - TEL-ADR.: NORDGESELLSCHAFT".

Overall, the poster's design is characterized by its use of bold colors and geometric shapes, creating a visually striking and eye-catching image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image shows a piece of paper with a rectangular shape. On the top left corner, there is a logo that consists of a red circle with a blue line underneath it. Below the logo, there is some text written in German. The text reads "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931 HAUPT-GESCHAFTSSTELLE HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT LUEBECK." On the bottom right corner, there is a bank account number written in German.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image shows a blank envelope with a logo and some text printed on it. The envelope is white with a beige border. The logo is a circle with a red dot in the center and a blue stripe at the bottom. The text reads "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931," "HAUPT-GESCHÄFTSSTELLE," "HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT," and "LUBECK." The envelope also has a bank account number and a phone number printed on it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be an old letterhead or document header from 1931, possibly relating to a Nordic organization in Lübeck, Germany.

Design Elements:

  • Top Section:

    • A stylized red sun (represented by concentric circles) is located at the very top.
    • Below the sun are horizontal blue stripes.
    • The words "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931 HAUPT-GESCHÄFTSSTELLE HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT LÜBECK" are stacked in a sans-serif font, likely in red.
  • Paper Elements:

    • There's a larger off-white page forming the main background.
    • A smaller, rectangular beige/cream colored sheet is pasted or overlaid on the lower right side of the image. This smaller piece bears the same design elements as the top section (sun, stripes, and words), but at a smaller scale.
  • Text at the Bottom:

    • At the bottom edge, also likely in red, is text related to banking, phone, and telegram information:
      • "BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK"
      • "FERNRUF 26698 U. 26628"
      • "TEL-ADR.: NORDGESELLSCHAFT"

Overall Impression:

The design has a clean, modernist aesthetic that was common in the 1930s. The use of red, blue, and the stylized sun suggests a connection to the Baltic Sea ("Ostsee" in German) and the Nordic region. The layout is somewhat asymmetrical, and the pasted rectangle adds a slightly unusual visual element.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

The image shows a piece of stationery with a minimalist design. The main elements are a stylized sun and stripes, along with text in German.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Color Palette: The design uses a limited color palette: cream/beige for the background, red-orange, and blue.
  • Logo/Header: At the top, there's a logo consisting of a sun-like circle of concentric rings, a rectangle with horizontal blue stripes, and text below it. The text says "OSTSEE-JAHR 1931 HAUPT-GESCHÄFTSSTELLE HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT LUBECK." The logo is positioned near the top of the page.
  • Secondary Elements: There's a smaller version of the logo and additional text in the bottom right corner, possibly on an envelope.
  • Text at the bottom: Information about bank account, telephone, and address.

Overall Impression: The stationery has a vintage, possibly mid-century modern or art deco aesthetic. The design is clean, functional, and likely intended for business or official correspondence.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts an envelope that appears to be from the year 1961. The design of the envelope is minimalistic and features a geometric logo in red and blue colors at the top center. The logo consists of a red circle with concentric lines and a series of horizontal blue lines below it.

The text on the envelope reads:

OSTSEE-TANK 1961
Hauptgeschäftsstelle
Hauptgeschäftsstelle Lübeck

This suggests that the envelope is related to a company named "OSTSEE-TANK" (likely a fuel or petroleum company) established in 1961, with its main office located in Lübeck.

At the bottom of the envelope, there is additional contact information:

BANKKONTO: Girozentrale Lübeck - Fernruf 26698 U. 26628 - Tel.-Nr.: Nordgesellschaft

This indicates the bank account details for the company, specifying the bank as "Girozentrale Lübeck," along with telephone numbers for contact.

The envelope's design and text suggest it is from a German-speaking region, likely Germany itself, given the references to Lübeck and the use of the German language.

Text analysis

Amazon

26628
FERNRUF
26698
DER
GIROZENTRALE
GESELLSCHAFT
HAUS
NORDGESELLSCHAFT
U.
HAUS DER NORDISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT
BANKKONTO:
1931
-
NORDISCHEN
OSTSEE-JAHR 1931
BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK - F FERNRUF 26698 U. 26628 - TEL-ADR. NORDGESELLSCHAFT
OSTSEE-JAHR
LUBEK
TEL-ADR.
LÜBECK - F
HAUPT-GESCHAFTSSTELLE

Google

OSTSEE-IAHRI93| HAUPT-GESCHAFTS ST ELLE HAUS DER NORDIS CHEN GESELLSCHAFT LUBEK LE6I HVI BANKKONTO: GIROZENTRALE LÜBECK FERNRUF 266 98 U. 266 28 - TEL.-ADR.: NORDGESELLSCHAFT
OSTSEE-IAHRI93|
HAUPT-GESCHAFTS
ST
ELLE
HAUS
DER
NORDIS
CHEN
GESELLSCHAFT
LUBEK
LE6I
HVI
BANKKONTO:
GIROZENTRALE
LÜBECK
FERNRUF
266
98
U.
28
-
TEL.-ADR.:
NORDGESELLSCHAFT