Human Generated Data

Title

Contemporary European Art

Date

1927

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.18

Human Generated Data

Title

Contemporary European Art

People

Artist: Alfred Mahlau, German 1894 - 1967

Date

1927

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of the artist, BR32.18

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-22

Advertisement 99.6
Poster 99.6
Text 87.4
Liquor 76.8
Drink 76.8
Alcohol 76.8
Beverage 76.8
Word 73
Label 66.5
Flyer 61.2
Paper 61.2
Brochure 61.2
Bottle 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-22

text 98.4
no person 97.7
retro 95.2
signalise 95.1
vintage 94
paper 93.8
sign 93.7
bill 91.8
old 90.2
education 89.6
business 89.4
illustration 87.3
typography 86.5
information 86.1
symbol 85.7
wood 85.4
school 84.7
art 82.6
warning 82.1
document 81.8

Imagga
created on 2019-03-22

book jacket 79.7
jacket 62
wrapping 48.1
covering 31.8
vintage 24.5
paper 23.6
sign 23.3
box 18.8
grunge 18.7
container 17.5
text 17.5
old 16.7
texture 15.3
business 15.2
board 13.8
design 13.5
symbol 13.5
crate 12.4
newspaper 11.7
word 11.3
page 11.1
carton 11.1
message 11
black 10.8
warning 10.6
frame 10
letters 9.7
daily 9.6
blank 9.4
money 9.4
finance 9.3
wood 9.2
note 9.2
blackboard 9
financial 8.9
notes 8.6
grungy 8.5
poster 8.5
letter 8.3
danger 8.2
dirty 8.1
brown 8.1
school 8.1
card 8
wooden 7.9
chalk 7.8
notice 7.8
wall 7.7
bank 7.5
document 7.4
economy 7.4
art 7.4
retro 7.4
cash 7.3
currency 7.2
icon 7.1
product 7

Google
created on 2019-03-22

Text 95
Font 91.7
Poster 85.5
Yellow 83.6
Design 72
Book cover 67.8
Book 60.9
Novel 55.9
Metal 51.1
Illustration 50.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-22

sign 99.4
outdoor 93.4
typography 93.4
design 27.6
text 9.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Poster 99.6%

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage poster advertising an art exhibition. The design has a strong, architectural visual element at the top, featuring three upright columns in a gradient of gold to black, which creates a sense of depth and dimension. Below this visual element, the text on the poster is written in a bold, stylized font typical of the early 20th century.

The text on the poster is in German and reads:

"EUROPÄISCHE KUNST DER GEGENWART"
(ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG DES KUNSTVEREINS)
"HAMBURG KUNSTHALLE AUGUST - SEPTEMBER"

This translates to "European Art of the Present" (Centenary Exhibition of the Art Association) in "Hamburg Art Hall, August - September" with the year "1927" displayed at the bottom. The name "A. Mahlau" appears at the very bottom of the poster, likely indicating the artist or designer of the poster, named Alfred Mahlau.

The overall style and typography suggest a modernist influence in the design, aiming to capture the progressive spirit of the art being exhibited. There are also signs of natural aging, such as the yellowed and slightly worn edges of the paper.

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-04

This is an image of a vintage poster. It features bold, blocky letterforms and is designed in a minimalist and modernist style. The text on the poster is in German and it includes the following words:

  • "EUROPÄISCHE" at the top, which translates to "European."
  • "KUNST DER GEGENWART," which translates to "Art of the Present."
  • Below the main title, it reads: "ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG DES KUNSTVEREINS" which means "Centenary exhibition of the Art Association."
  • "HAMBURG" is prominently noted, which is the city in Germany.
  • "KUNSTHALLE" which means "Art Hall."
  • The dates listed at the bottom are "AUGUST-SEPTEMBER."
  • The year "1927" is split on either side of the word "SEPTEMBER."

At the very bottom, there is a signature or maker's mark that reads "A. MAHLAU," indicating the designer or artist who created the poster.

The graphic design is characterized by strong geometric shapes with a monochromatic color scheme. The three vertical bars at the top may symbolize pillars or other architectural elements, fitting the theme of an art exhibition. The overall design of the poster is consistent with the modernist design principles of the early 20th century, focusing on simplicity, abstraction, and typography.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-04

This is a modernist exhibition poster from 1927 advertising "Europäische Kunst der Gegenwart" (European Contemporary Art) at the Kunsthalle Hamburg. The design features a striking geometric logo at the top, composed of three vertical rectangular towers in gold and black, forming an abstract architectural shape. The typography is clean and modernist, typical of the Bauhaus-influenced design of the period. The text announces a centenary exhibition ("Zentenar-Ausstellung") of the Hamburg Art Association, scheduled for August-September 1927. The color scheme is limited to black and gold on a light background, creating a bold, sophisticated look characteristic of German graphic design from this era. The poster was designed by A. Manlau, as credited at the bottom.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-04

The image shows a vintage poster advertising a European art exhibition taking place from August to September 1927 in Hamburg, Germany. The poster features bold, stylized text in German announcing the "European Art of the Present" centenary exhibition at the Kunstverein (Art Association) Hamburg. The text is accompanied by an abstract geometric design composed of three tall, rectangular shapes in shades of black and gold against a light beige background, resembling simplified skyscrapers or towers. The poster has an aged, weathered appearance with creases and discoloration, suggesting it is an old print from the early 20th century promoting this major art event in Hamburg in 1927.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-04

The image appears to be a vintage exhibition poster for "Europäische Kunst der Gegenwart", or "Contemporary European Art", hosted by the Kunstverein Hamburg art association in 1927. The poster features a bold, geometric design with three black towers or structures against a yellow background. The text below provides details about the exhibition, including the dates and location. The overall style and aesthetic of the poster suggest it was created in the Bauhaus or modernist art style popular during that period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image depicts a poster for the "Europäische Kunst der Gegenwart" (European Art of the Present) exhibition, held in Hamburg from August 1 to September 7, 1927. The poster features a striking design with a large, stylized "U" in gold and dark gray, accompanied by the exhibition title in bold, dark gray letters. Below the title, the city name "HAMBURG" is prominently displayed in large, gold letters, followed by the dates of the exhibition in smaller, gold text. The background of the poster is a warm, beige color, with a subtle border around the edges. The overall aesthetic of the poster is characterized by its use of geometric shapes and bold typography, which were hallmarks of the Art Deco style popular during the 1920s. The poster's design effectively conveys the excitement and modernity of the exhibition, while also highlighting the city of Hamburg as the host venue.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-15

The image is a poster for an art exhibition, featuring a stylized logo and text in German. The logo consists of three-dimensional blocks in dark green and gold, arranged to resemble the letter "U" or a stylized representation of a building. Below the logo, the text reads "EUROPAISCHE KUNST DER GEGENWART," which translates to "European Art of the Present." The next line states "ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG DES KUNSTVEREINS HAMBURG," indicating that it is a centennial exhibition by the Hamburg Art Association. The location and dates of the exhibition are provided as "KUNSTHALLE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1-9-27." The background of the poster is a light beige color, with some discoloration and wear visible around the edges. Overall, the poster appears to be promoting an art exhibition showcasing contemporary European art, specifically highlighting the works of the Hamburg Art Association during its centennial celebration in August and September 1927.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a poster with a beige background. It has a golden-colored design at the top, which is a combination of two squares and a rectangle. The design is a symbol of the event. Below the design, the text "EUROPÄISCHE KUNST DER GEGENWART" is written in black. The text "ZENTENAL-AUSSTELLUNG DES KUNSTVEREINS HAMBURG KUNSTHALLE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 1 9 2 7" is written in golden color below the black text.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-04

The image is a vintage poster for an exhibition titled "Europaische Kunst der Gegenwart" (European Art of the Present) in Hamburg, Germany. The poster features a gold and black geometric design with the text "Europaische Kunst der Gegenwart" in large black letters. Below the text, there is a smaller black text that reads "Zentenar-Ausstellung des Kunstvereins Hamburg Kunsthalle August-September 1927". The poster is displayed on a yellow background with a border around it. The image has a vintage and historical feel to it.

Text analysis

Amazon

GEGENWART
DER GEGENWART
DER
EUROPAISCHE
HAMBURG
7
ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG
DESKUNSTVEREINS
KUNST
KUNSTHALLE
A. MAHLAU
AUGILSTHALLE KUNSTHALLE
AUGILSTHALLE
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Google

EUROPAÄISCHE KUNS T DER GEGENWART ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG DES K UNSTVEREIN S HAM BURG K UN ST HAL LE AUGUST-SE PTEMBER A. MAHLAU
EUROPAÄISCHE
KUNS
T
DER
GEGENWART
ZENTENAR-AUSSTELLUNG
DES
K
UNSTVEREIN
S
HAM
BURG
UN
ST
HAL
LE
AUGUST-SE
PTEMBER
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MAHLAU