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Title

The Signified or If, No.7

Date

1975-1976

People

Artist: Shusaku Arakawa, American 1936 - 2010

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kahn, M19543

Copyright

© Estate of Madeline Gins

Human Generated Data

Title

The Signified or If, No.7

People

Artist: Shusaku Arakawa, American 1936 - 2010

Date

1975-1976

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kahn, M19543

Copyright

© Estate of Madeline Gins

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Amazon
created on 2022-02-26

Text 84.9
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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

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Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

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Google
created on 2022-02-26

Brown 98
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Microsoft
created on 2022-02-26

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Color Analysis

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Amazon

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Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 97.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

paintings art 51%
interior objects 20.5%
text visuals 16.1%
food drinks 11.8%

Captions

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a drawing of a bird on a white background

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-01-28

This image depicts a print or artwork with a minimalist approach. Most of the picture is comprised of two large, textured fields of color, divided approximately down the middle. The left side features a dark taupe hue, while the right side is colored in a warm, muted tan or light brown. There is a subtle curve drawn near the top, arcing from the left edge and disappearing as it crosses into the lighter section.

Handwritten text can be seen at the bottom of the artwork. It seems to be in cursive script, possibly providing information about the work—such as a title, explanation, or the artist's signature—but without additional context or readable content, specific details cannot be provided confidently.

The artwork also has a distinct off-white border framing it, suggesting it might be matted or that this is part of the paper the work is created on. Given its composition and the handwritten text, it has the stylistic hallmarks of a piece by an artist accustomed to conceptual or abstract work, possibly intended for contemplation and open to interpretation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-28

The image presents a minimalist art print. The background is a soft gradient transition from a light beige on the right to a slightly darker shade towards the left. The texture is composed of a fine mesh or dot pattern, reminiscent of a screen with uniform dots creating an even yet subtly varying shade.

A thin, delicate arc stretches across the image, curving gently from the lower left toward the upper right portion of the frame, providing a sense of motion or a trajectory.

At the bottom center, below the artwork, there is faint handwritten text in cursive that appears to be a signature and other notations, likely by the artist. The text reads: "The mythology of the incomplete transient sometimes burning" in a blend of colors (black, red, green, and possibly other shades). To the right of this text, there's another signature with the name (possibly "Carol Sutton") and date "1975-1986."

Overall, the image is an abstract print that conveys subtlety and minimalism with its simple, sweeping arc and gentle gradient background, inviting viewers to ponder the layers of meaning conveyed through its forms and text.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-28

This appears to be a minimalist artwork or sketch with a subtle curved line drawn across a brownish or sepia-toned background. The piece has a handwritten text at the bottom, though it's difficult to make out all the words clearly. The curve appears to be drawn with a fine line and arcs gently from the upper left portion of the image. The overall composition is quite simple and understated, with the paper having a warm, vintage quality to it. The artwork seems to be mounted or presented on a lighter colored background or mat.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-28

This appears to be a minimalist artwork with a subtle curved line drawn across a sepia or golden-brown toned background. The paper has a warm, monochromatic quality, and there is handwritten text at the bottom of the image that appears to be a title or description, though it's not clearly legible in this reproduction. The curve is delicate and sweeps from the upper left portion of the composition downward. The overall effect is very understated and abstract, with the simple geometric element contrasting against the textured paper surface. The piece appears to be dated 1991 based on text visible at the bottom.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-28

The image shows a sepia-toned vintage photograph or print on an aged paper background. The photograph depicts an abstract curving line, likely made by a pen or pencil, that starts from the left side and arcs upward before curving back down to the right side of the frame. Below the photograph, there is a handwritten inscription that appears to describe or comment on the line drawing above, but the text is small and difficult to decipher fully. The overall aesthetic conveys an artistic or experimental photographic study, capturing the simplicity and gracefulness of the solitary curved line.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-28

The image appears to be an abstract work of art. It consists of a large expanse of a golden or bronze-colored surface, with faint diagonal lines or striations across it. The surface has a textured, grainy quality, reminiscent of an etching or printmaking technique. At the bottom of the image, there is a brief handwritten caption or description, which provides some additional context, though the meaning is not entirely clear from the image alone.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

The image presents a piece of artwork, likely a drawing or painting, featuring a large, light-brown rectangle with a subtle gradient effect. The rectangle is positioned within a larger, off-white border, which adds depth to the composition.

Upon closer inspection, a faint, curved line is visible in the center of the rectangle, suggesting a possible drawing or sketch. The line is thin and delicate, adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.

At the bottom of the image, a small section of text is written in cursive, although it is difficult to decipher due to its small size and faded appearance. The text may be a title, artist's signature, or additional information about the artwork.

The background of the image is a plain, off-white color, which helps to focus attention on the central rectangle and its contents. Overall, the image appears to be a unique and intriguing piece of art, with a mix of textures and subtle details that invite closer examination.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-12

This image appears to be a piece of artwork, likely a print or drawing, featuring a prominent curved line that dominates the composition. The artwork is rendered in muted tones, with the curved line extending from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner of the image.

The curved line is accompanied by a series of handwritten notes and signatures at the bottom of the image, which are difficult to decipher due to their small size and faintness. The overall effect of the artwork is one of simplicity and elegance, with the curved line creating a sense of movement and energy within the static composition.

The background of the image is a warm, beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the cooler tones of the curved line. The edges of the image are slightly worn and faded, suggesting that it may be an older work or a reproduction of an original piece.

Overall, this image presents a thought-provoking and visually striking artwork that invites the viewer to contemplate its meaning and significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-28

The image is of a painting with a light brown background and a few lines of text at the bottom. The painting is framed by a white border. The painting is a square with a curved line running through it. The curved line is a light brown color, and the rest of the painting is a darker brown color. The painting has a few small dots scattered throughout it.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-28

The image features a monochromatic artwork with a beige background. The artwork is framed with a white border. The artwork is a drawing or painting with a wavy line running across it. The wavy line is in a light brown color and has a slight gradient, suggesting a sense of movement or flow. The artwork appears to be a representation of a natural phenomenon, possibly related to the sun or the moon.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

The image is a print or lithograph featuring a minimalistic composition. The background has a textured appearance, shifting in color from a darker, more metallic gold in the upper left to a lighter, softer gold or light peach color towards the upper right. Two thin, arcing black lines are drawn across the upper part of the print, suggesting a partial circle or dome.

At the bottom of the print, there is handwritten text in various colors. The main line reads: "The modulating of the un-negotiable temperature in…" with "un" colored red. The next words, "solstice-burning," are in orange and red respectively. To the right of this line, "good lush!!" is written in black ink.

Below the main text, "the significed or its" is written in a smaller font in black, followed by a signature "Arpento" and a set of numbers "75-1111".

The artwork is mounted on a neutral, light-colored paper or card stock, leaving a border around the image itself. The overall impression is one of understated elegance and conceptual thoughtfulness.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an abstract work, likely a print or drawing, with a minimalist aesthetic. It is dominated by a textured background of warm, earthy tones. The focus is on subtle lines and text, suggesting a conceptual or intellectual approach.

Color and Texture:

  • The background is a gradient, shifting from a darker, more ochre color on the left to a lighter, more peachy tone on the right. The texture looks like it could be from a printmaking process, such as an etching or lithograph. The texture gives the image a sense of depth and tactility.
  • The outer border around the image and the surrounding areas have a neutral, off-white color.

Composition:

  • Two fine, curved lines dominate the left side of the image. They are dark and delicate, seemingly tracing the upper right corner of a circular segment. The curve is the strongest visual element in the piece.
  • Text is present along the bottom of the image. It is written in a delicate, cursive script.
  • There is a signature and a date near the bottom right of the image.

Content and Interpretation:

  • The title, "The modulating. of the un negrezible temperature in motion-burning" suggests a conceptual focus on concepts like temperature or the effects of motion. The title is slightly obscured by the texture.
  • The minimal use of color and the delicate lines reinforce the work's overall subtle and contemplative character.

Overall, this image is an elegant and understated artwork. Its simplicity and focus on form and concept create a feeling of quiet contemplation.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-06

The image appears to be an artwork, likely a print or etching, featuring a minimalist design. The main visual element is a subtle, curved line that arcs from the upper left to the lower right of the image. The background consists of a gradient that transitions from a darker brown on the left to a lighter beige on the right.

At the bottom of the image, there is text written in a combination of colors including green, blue, red, and orange. The text reads: "The modulating of the inexorably congregative and slow motion turning. first state of the enigmatic one." Below this, in black ink, it states: "AGNES MARTIN" and "15 - 2/24."

The overall composition is simple and abstract, emphasizing the delicate line and the gradient background, with the text adding an element of intrigue and context to the artwork.

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Text analysis

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