Human Generated Data

Title

The Fifteen Days of May: Silent Barriers

Date

1968

People

Artist: Richard Marshall Merkin, American 1938 - 2009

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Impressions Workshop, M15037

Human Generated Data

Title

The Fifteen Days of May: Silent Barriers

People

Artist: Richard Marshall Merkin, American 1938 - 2009

Date

1968

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Impressions Workshop, M15037

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-04

Advertisement 99.9
Human 96.6
Collage 92.5
Animal 90.2
Paper 76.3
Flyer 76.3
Brochure 76.3
Text 73.4
Building 59.4

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-04

flag 94.3
desktop 88.7
symbol 88
illustration 86.7
nationwide 83.6
country 82.2
people 80.2
street 79.9
travel 79.2
patriotism 77.2
vector 76
vintage 76
signalise 75.8
car 75.7
industry 75.5
design 75.2
International 74.7
transportation system 74.6
business 74
city 73.5

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

money 17.9
business 17.6
finance 16
silhouette 15.7
grunge 14.5
currency 14.3
financial 14.2
economy 13.9
design 13.5
black 12.6
city 12
equipment 12
card 11.9
cash 11.9
old 11.8
architecture 11.1
paper 11.1
house 10.9
symbol 10.8
vintage 10.7
market 10.6
retro 10.6
sign 10.5
art 10.5
bank 10.4
comic book 10.3
wealth 9.9
style 9.6
home 9.6
graphic 9.5
man 9.4
commerce 9.3
investment 9.2
building 9
technology 8.9
drawing 8.6
modern 8.4
game 8.4
pattern 8.2
digital 8.1
computer 8
facility 8
idea 8
conceptual 7.9
text 7.9
ancient 7.8
3d 7.7
dollars 7.7
graph 7.7
profit 7.6
texture 7.6
outline 7.6
club 7.5
stock 7.5
device 7.4
data 7.3
success 7.2
aged 7.2
cartoon 7.1
icon 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-04

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-04

text 100
design 90.2
cartoon 89.7
art 88.4
illustration 80.5
screenshot 69.3
drawing 67.4
graphic 66.3
poster 54.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 36-52
Gender Male, 54.7%
Fear 45.1%
Sad 45%
Confused 45%
Angry 54.8%
Happy 45%
Disgusted 45%
Surprised 45%
Calm 45%

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-56
Gender Male, 54.8%
Confused 45%
Fear 45%
Disgusted 45%
Happy 45%
Calm 45%
Surprised 45%
Angry 53.4%
Sad 46.5%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Person
Bird

Clarifai

Poster
Person
Human face
Clothing
Balloon
Footwear
Flag

AWS Rekognition

Poster 99.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 96.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 92.4%

AWS Rekognition

Person 70.8%

AWS Rekognition

Person 52.9%

AWS Rekognition

Person 42%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 90.2%

Clarifai

Poster 91.6%

Clarifai

Poster 53.1%

Clarifai

Poster 40.6%

Clarifai

Person 75.6%

Clarifai

Person 75.3%

Clarifai

Person 64%

Clarifai

Person 54.1%

Clarifai

Person 49.8%

Clarifai

Person 48.3%

Clarifai

Person 44.7%

Clarifai

Person 43.3%

Clarifai

Person 42.8%

Clarifai

Person 40.9%

Clarifai

Person 40.1%

Clarifai

Person 35.6%

Clarifai

Person 33.2%

Clarifai

Human face 72.1%

Clarifai

Human face 59.9%

Clarifai

Clothing 67.5%

Clarifai

Clothing 66.4%

Clarifai

Clothing 66.1%

Clarifai

Clothing 55.6%

Clarifai

Clothing 45.8%

Clarifai

Clothing 35.2%

Clarifai

Balloon 61.3%

Clarifai

Footwear 42.1%

Clarifai

Flag 36.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-04

cars vehicles 71%
paintings art 22.7%
interior objects 4.5%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

digital art selected for the #.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a collage of a collage of various images

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-04

The image is a piece of artwork featuring a collage of various black-and-white photographs, comic strips, and text excerpts, overlaid with bold green and orange shapes and lines. One section includes an early 20th-century depiction of a scientific setup labeled "This Is How the Dead Will Be Resurrected." Other elements include cartoon panels, images of legs demonstrating "How to Wear a C," and pictorial sequences. The use of geometric shapes and contrasting colors adds a modern, abstract feel to the composition. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner, and marked as 9/50 in the lower left.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-01-26

This image is a collage featuring a combination of photographic prints, illustrated images, solid-colored shapes, and linear elements arranged in a visually complex manner. The photographic elements include images of people in different scenarios and machinery. There are snippets of comic strips and cartoon characters interspersed among the photos. Orange and green geometric shapes, including rectangles and lines, overlay and intersect with other elements, creating a dynamic composition. A repeated text element reads "(Tha) Man (Tha) Man." The collage has black as the primary background color, with other sections in white. Several circles of varying sizes in black, green, and red add a pop of color to the piece. Bold linear marks, particularly in red and black, traverse the image, contributing to an overall sense of controlled chaos. The bottom of the artwork features a signature and numbering, indicating it's part of a limited series.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-30

This image appears to be a collage or assemblage of various visual elements, including black-and-white photographs, comic strips, geometric shapes, and text. The images and elements are juxtaposed in an abstract and visually striking manner, creating a sense of tension and dynamism. The use of bold colors, such as orange and green, adds to the overall visual impact of the work. The image does not contain any identifiable human faces, so I will refrain from describing or discussing any individuals.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a collage-style artwork combining various media elements with a bold color scheme of red, green, and black. The composition includes:

  1. A vintage black and white photograph showing what appears to be scientific or medical equipment
  2. Magazine or newspaper clippings including what seems to be an advertisement or article about wrestling
  3. Simple line drawings or comic strips
  4. Abstract geometric shapes and lines, particularly bold diagonal red lines and green blocks
  5. A series of black dots arranged in a linear pattern
  6. Some text elements, though not all are clearly legible in the image

The overall design has a modernist or avant-garde feel, possibly from the mid-20th century. The title "Silent Barriers" appears at the top of the composition. The arrangement suggests a commentary on social or cultural issues, with the contrasting elements creating a sense of tension and division. The piece appears to be numbered (9/50), suggesting it's part of a limited edition print series.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-28

This image is a collage of various newspaper clippings, with a mix of black and white photographs and text. The collage features a prominent image of a person in a long coat standing in front of a large machine, accompanied by several smaller images and text boxes.

The collage also includes a series of abstract shapes and lines in orange and green, which add a pop of color to the overall design. The background of the collage is a light beige color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the various elements.

Overall, the image appears to be a creative and visually striking representation of a collection of newspaper clippings, with a focus on highlighting specific images and text through the use of bold colors and abstract shapes.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image is a collage of various newspaper clippings, photographs, and illustrations, with a predominantly black-and-white color scheme. The collage features a mix of text and images, including:

  • A photograph of a man in a lab coat standing in front of a large machine, with the caption "SILENT BARRIERS" above it.
  • A series of small illustrations depicting people in various settings, such as a man sitting at a desk, a woman standing in a kitchen, and a group of people gathered around a table.
  • A large, abstract design made up of lines and shapes in orange, green, and black.
  • A few scattered words and phrases, including "WRESTLING EXPOSED," "HOW TO BEAR A CHILD," and "IS THIS MAN?"

The overall effect of the collage is one of chaos and disorder, with the various elements overlapping and intersecting in complex ways. The use of bright colors and bold lines adds to the sense of energy and dynamism, while the inclusion of text and images from different sources creates a sense of depth and complexity.

The collage appears to be a commentary on the fragmented nature of modern life, where different sources of information and images are constantly competing for attention. The use of newspaper clippings and photographs suggests a focus on the everyday and the mundane, while the abstract design elements add a layer of abstraction and interpretation.

Overall, the image is a thought-provoking and visually striking representation of the complexities of modern life.

Amazon Nova

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

This is a painting by American artist Robert Colescott. The painting is titled "Silent Barriers" and was created in 1970. The painting features a collage of various images, including a person in a white robe, a black and white image of a person's legs, a red and green line, and a black and white image of a person's hand. The painting also includes text and a drawing of a hand with a red line. The painting is a commentary on the racial barriers and segregation that existed in American society during the time it was created.

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

The image is a collage of various elements, including text, photographs, and illustrations. It appears to be a work of art or a conceptual piece that combines different media. The collage is divided into sections with different colors and themes. The top section features a photograph of a person with a large, cylindrical object in front of them, possibly a piece of machinery or equipment. The text "Silent Barriers" is written above this image. Below this, there is a series of photographs and illustrations, including a hand holding a piece of paper, a group of people walking, and a man with a beard and mustache. The bottom section features a series of illustrations and text, including a cartoon of a man with a hat and a speech bubble, and the words "Is This Man...This Man?" The collage has a chaotic and disjointed feel, with different elements overlapping and intersecting in unexpected ways. Overall, the image appears to be a commentary on the nature of communication, technology, and identity in the modern world.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-02

The image is a collage-style artwork, possibly a screen print or a similar process. It combines various elements, including:

  • Text and Typography: There are fragmented words and phrases scattered throughout, suggesting newspaper clippings or other source materials. The text is sometimes used in a collage format.
  • Black and White Photographs and Illustrations: The artwork includes black-and-white images, such as a photograph of a man being revived in a machine, a comic strip with cartoon characters, and images of people.
  • Geometric Shapes and Lines: Bold, simple geometric forms, like large rectangles, lines, and circles, are overlaid on the image. These shapes are primarily in bright orange and green colors.
  • Color Blocks: There are solid blocks of color, primarily orange and green, that act as design elements, sometimes appearing to frame or interrupt the other content.
  • Layering and Juxtaposition: The collage employs the technique of layering and juxtaposition, putting different images and design elements together in a way that creates a visually complex composition.
  • Themes: The content seems to revolve around themes of science, media, and possibly social commentary. The inclusion of images related to scientific experiments and the phrase "silent barriers" could indicate a broader conceptual narrative.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-02

The image is a collage-style print with a variety of black and white imagery overlaid with bold blocks and lines of bright orange and green. Text reading "SILENT BARRIERS" is visible at the top. The collage includes:

  • A vintage photo of what looks like a science experiment or demonstration, possibly involving reanimation of the dead. The caption below reads "This Is How the Dead Will Be Revived, According to a Movie Prediction."
  • Images of legs and heels from what appear to be magazine ads or articles, with text like "HOW REAR a CH."
  • A black and white image labeled "WRESTLIN XPOSED" and psychologist "Jean Harlow"
  • Sections of old comic strips with cartoon characters.
  • Drawings of a hand.
  • Photos of two men, presumably for identification purposes, with the question "Is (This Man)... (This Man)?"
  • A description of a prisoner
  • Abstract designs with circles and lines.

The orange and green shapes cut across the different sections, unifying the diverse elements into a single, visually striking composition. The print is numbered "9/50" in the bottom left corner.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a collage that combines various elements and themes, creating a visually dynamic and thought-provoking piece. Here's a detailed breakdown of the components:

  1. Title and Text:

    • The title "Silent Barriers" is at the top left corner.
    • There are multiple text snippets scattered throughout the image, including phrases like "How Hear a Cr...", "Jean Harlow", "Wrestling Exposed", and "This Man...".
  2. Images and Illustrations:

    • The central image depicts a person in a hooded cloak, possibly a monk or executioner, standing next to a large, imposing machine with spikes, suggesting themes of torture or punishment.
    • There is a smaller image of a hand with a caption that reads "This is How the Dead Will Be Revived According to a Movie Prediction."
    • Another section shows a group of men in suits, possibly in a courtroom or official setting.
    • A comic strip at the bottom features a sequence with characters in a dialogue, one of whom is saying, "Come on, Ciggy, get up!"
    • Two photographs of individuals with the caption "Is This Man... This Man?" are present, suggesting a theme of identity or recognition.
  3. Graphic Elements:

    • The image includes various geometric shapes such as circles, lines, and triangles in bold colors like red, green, and black.
    • There are abstract patterns and lines that intersect and overlap, adding to the chaotic and layered feel of the collage.
    • A large red "X" is prominently featured, possibly symbolizing negation or prohibition.
  4. Color and Design:

    • The color scheme is predominantly black and white, with bold accents of red and green.
    • The design is eclectic, combining realistic photographs, comic illustrations, and abstract shapes, creating a sense of disarray and complexity.

Overall, the collage appears to explore themes of identity, mortality, and societal structures through a mix of historical, fictional, and abstract elements. The use of bold colors and dynamic shapes adds to the visual impact and narrative depth of the piece.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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