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Title

The Symphonic Concert of Skeletons

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Leopoldo Méndez, Mexican 1902 - 1969

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, William M. Prichard Fund, M10947

Copyright

© Estate of Leopoldo Méndez / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

The Symphonic Concert of Skeletons

People

Artist: Leopoldo Méndez, Mexican 1902 - 1969

Date

20th century

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, William M. Prichard Fund, M10947

Copyright

© Estate of Leopoldo Méndez / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-04-03

Doodle 99.6
Art 99.6
Drawing 99.6
Modern Art 71.2
Painting 67.4

Clarifai
created on 2021-04-03

art 99.6
people 99.3
sword 97.6
print 97.4
religion 97.3
illustration 96.5
man 95.1
woodcut 94.4
painting 92.6
Gothic 92.6
shield 92.2
adult 91.4
ancient 90.7
veil 90.4
one 90.3
armor 90.2
crown 89.8
group 89.8
cavalry 89.5
woman 88.8

Imagga
created on 2021-04-03

sketch 64
drawing 53.6
representation 39
window 29.4
design 25.9
art 24.7
pattern 21.9
decoration 21.1
texture 18.1
old 17.4
vintage 17.4
graffito 16.8
framework 16.8
retro 16.4
religion 16.1
church 14.8
graphic 13.9
architecture 13.5
religious 13.1
antique 12.1
cathedral 12.1
ancient 12.1
supporting structure 12
wallpaper 11.5
artistic 11.3
modern 11.2
glass 11.2
grunge 11.1
money 11.1
decorative 10.9
stamp 10.5
frame 10
currency 9.9
building 9.5
ornament 9.5
culture 9.4
classic 9.3
historic 9.2
traditional 9.1
black 9
color 8.9
detail 8.8
metal 8.8
decor 8.8
light 8.7
paper 8.6
finance 8.4
element 8.3
ornate 8.2
paint 8.1
shape 8.1
futuristic 8.1
colorful 7.9
dollars 7.7
elegant 7.7
holy 7.7
floral 7.7
silhouette 7.5
style 7.4
backdrop 7.4
artwork 7.3
business 7.3
travel 7

Google
created on 2021-04-03

Art 81.3
Painting 80.9
Font 79
Drawing 69.8
Visual arts 69.2
Illustration 68.5
Printmaking 66.3
Fictional character 64.1
Pattern 61.1
Line art 60.7
Doodle 59
Machine 58.5
Artwork 58
Rectangle 57.3
Fiction 56.2
Modern art 56.1
Room 53.5
History 53.4
Sketch 52.2
Monochrome 51.5

Microsoft
created on 2021-04-03

drawing 99.6
sketch 98.8
text 94.6
cartoon 92.4
art 88.6
painting 77
illustration 69.6
black and white 60.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting
Painting 67.4%

Categories

Captions

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-13

This is a black and white image depicting a scene created in the style of José Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican artist known for his work featuring skeletons (calaveras) in everyday situations. The image is lively and satirical, characteristic of Posada's approach to commentary on society. In the foreground, there's a large skeleton adorned with a sash that reads "P.N.R." sitting in front of a desk, papers, and writing implements strewn about. This skeleton appears to be an authoritative figure. To the right, another skeleton with writing on its skull pleads or converses with the seated figure. On the desk is a sign with the words "CORRIDO PROHIBIDO" and something resembling newspaper headlines or articles scattered on the floor that mention "HOY" and "EL SOL!" In the background, various other skeletons are observing from balcony seats as if watching a performance or participating in a legislative or public forum setting. The entire scene occurs under archways, suggesting an interior space like a theatre or a hall of governance. The overall atmosphere is both humorous and macabre, with the skeletons often symbolizing various types of people and occupations, serving as a form of social and political critique. The image, full of detail and expression, invites the viewer to consider the messages behind the comical depiction of skeletons in human roles, a common method used by Posada to reflect on societal issues of his time, which continues to be relevant in discussions of social and political satire.

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

The image is a black-and-white illustration featuring various skeleton figures depicted in a lively and intricate scene. The scene is set in what appears to be a theater or performance hall with an audience of skeletons in the background watching the event. In the foreground, two prominent skeletons are sitting on chairs and interacting with each other. One skeleton on the left side is wearing a suit with a label indicating "IV INTERNACIONAL." This skeleton has a mustache and appears to be in conversation with the other larger, seemingly more authoritative skeleton on the right, who is wearing a cap labeled "PNR," possibly indicating a political affiliation. Below the two main skeletons, a smaller skeleton in a military uniform, wielding a pistol in one hand, stands facing right. Near this figure, a skeleton woman is holding a baby skeleton, indicating a sense of family within the macabre scene. Scattered on the floor in the foreground is a document or paper with legible text: "HOY EL SOL PORTIPIO PROLETARIO ROJETO," alongside numbers that are difficult to interpret but seem to denote a date or significant event. The illustration captures the ornate, darkly humorous, and satirical style typical of works that explore themes of death and politics, reminiscent of the cultural iconography used during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico. The overall atmosphere combines elements of festivity and macabre humor within a socio-political context.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-02-13

The image appears to be a black and white illustration or woodcut depicting a macabre and surreal scene. At the center is a large skull-like figure seated in a vehicle or carriage, surrounded by skeletal figures and other strange, fantastical elements. The background includes architectural features, such as arches and columns, creating an otherworldly, almost nightmarish atmosphere. The overall style and imagery suggest a strongly symbolic or allegorical representation of death, violence, and perhaps political or social commentary.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-02-13

The image appears to be a detailed black and white woodcut or engraving depicting a scene with skeletal figures. In the center, a skeletal figure sits on an ornate chair or throne, surrounded by a crowd of other skeletons and skulls. Some of the skeletons seem to be bowing or kneeling before the central figure. The setting has an eerie, gothic atmosphere with arched architecture in the background. Banners with text (likely in Spanish) are visible, though the exact words are hard to make out in this resolution. Overall, the highly detailed linework creates an intricate, macabre tableau, likely meant to evoke themes of mortality, death, or the fleeting nature of earthly power and status. The style seems influenced by Mexican Day of the Dead imagery and medieval Dance of Death motifs. It's a striking and fascinating example of this artistic tradition.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-02-13

This appears to be a woodcut or linocut print with a political message, featuring skeletons in a dark, theatrical setting. The main figure shows a large skeleton labeled "Internacional" sitting in a chair, while smaller skeleton figures populate the scene. There's a theatrical arch and what appears to be an audience of skeletons in the background. The art style is reminiscent of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada's famous calavera prints, which often used skeleton imagery for social and political commentary. The stark black and white contrast and bold linework are characteristic of relief printing techniques. At the bottom of the image, there appears to be text in Spanish, and there are also what appear to be Nazi swastikas visible in the composition, suggesting this may be anti-fascist artwork from around the World War II era.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white woodcut print featuring a man seated in a chair, surrounded by a group of skeletons. The man is dressed in formal attire and has a skull-like head with the words "TV Internacional" inscribed on it. He is holding a cane in his right hand and appears to be addressing the skeletons, who are gathered around him. One of the skeletons is positioned on the floor, holding a sign that reads "Hoy el sol corrió por el proletario" (Today the sun ran through the proletariat). The background of the image features a large archway with several smaller archways visible behind the man and the skeletons. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of mortality and social commentary, as the man's skull-like head and the presence of skeletons may symbolize the inevitability of death and the power of the working class.

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

The image is a black-and-white woodcut print, featuring a skeleton dressed in a suit and top hat, seated on a chair. The skeleton's face is prominently displayed, with the words "INTERNACIONAL" written across its forehead. In the background, there are numerous other skeletons, some of which appear to be engaged in various activities such as playing instruments or dancing. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a lively and festive scene, with the skeletons seemingly enjoying themselves. The image also includes some text at the bottom, which reads "HOY EL SOL CORRIDO PROLETARIO" and "$25.00". This text may be related to the context or theme of the image, but its exact meaning is unclear without further information. Overall, the image presents a unique and intriguing depiction of skeletons in a lively setting, with a mix of playful and mysterious elements.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-13

The image is a black-and-white woodcut print by David Alfaro Siqueiros. It depicts a scene of two skeletal figures sitting in chairs, with one figure wearing a hat and a swastika on his chest, and the other figure wearing a skullcap and a mustache. The figures are surrounded by a crowd of skeletal figures, some of which are holding newspapers with headlines such as "II International" and "El Sol Corrupto." The image is signed "Siqueiros" in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-13

The image is a black-and-white illustration featuring skeletons, possibly depicting a political or social commentary. Two skeletons are seated in chairs facing each other. The skeleton on the left has the words "II Internacional" on its head, while the one on the right has "PNR" on its head. In the foreground, a skeleton is holding a sign that reads "Co Hoy 9 El Sol" and "Corripio Proletario $2.50". In the background, more skeletons are gathered, some holding musical instruments, and there is a large archway above them.

Text analysis

Amazon

"EL
INTERNACK
SOL"
CORRIDO
INTERNACK II
CORRIDO CORRIPIO
CORRIPIO
FSOL
II
"EL HOY FSOL SOL" meeuidice
HOY
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TW
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Google

NTERNACON COHOY EL SOL CORRIDO PROLETARIO BOLETO $2590 meudte,
NTERNACON
COHOY
EL
SOL
CORRIDO
PROLETARIO
BOLETO
$2590
meudte,