Human Generated Data

Title

Surface

Date

1970

People

Artist: Robert Rauschenberg, American 1925 - 2008

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Michael N. Emmerman, M19937

Copyright

© Robert Rauschenberg / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Surface

People

Artist: Robert Rauschenberg, American 1925 - 2008

Date

1970

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Michael N. Emmerman, M19937

Copyright

© Robert Rauschenberg / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-07

Art 100
Collage 100
Wedding 79.6
Painting 74.2
Face 66.4
Head 66.4
Archaeology 56.2
Text 55.8
Advertisement 55.6
Poster 55.6
Cross 55.2
Symbol 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2018-06-05

dirty 98.1
texture 98
illustration 97.4
old 97.4
vintage 97.1
collage 97
desktop 96
retro 95.1
rough 95.1
people 95.1
print 94
art 93.8
graphic 92.8
wreck 92.6
pattern 92.5
abstract 92.3
man 92
design 92
exposed 91.3
splat 91.2

Imagga
created on 2018-06-05

blackboard 97
grunge 48.5
old 41.8
texture 41.7
paper 35.3
vintage 33.9
antique 31.3
retro 30.3
blank 29.1
aged 28.1
dirty 25.3
frame 25.1
ancient 24.2
pattern 21.9
rough 21.9
sheet 20.7
wallpaper 20.7
design 19.7
backgrounds 19.5
container 19.2
art 19
border 19
textured 18.4
parchment 18.2
material 17.9
empty 17.2
book 16.7
page 15.8
damaged 15.3
weathered 15.2
text 14.8
backdrop 14.8
bag 14.8
crumpled 14.6
paint 14.5
envelope 14.3
grungy 14.2
space 14
black 13.5
worn 13.4
canvas 13.3
surface 13.2
cover 13
brown 12.5
stained 12.5
structure 12.3
wall 12
scrapbook 11.6
torn 11.6
decay 11.6
rusty 11.4
letter 11
graphic 10.9
decoration 10.9
cardboard 10.6
metallic 10.1
color 10
card 9.9
album 9.7
stains 9.7
faded 9.7
spot 9.6
textures 9.5
horizontal 9.2
element 9.1
style 8.9
drawing 8.8
manuscript 8.8
scratch 8.8
ragged 8.8
nobody 8.5
packet 8.4
document 8.4
decorative 8.3
grain 8.3
historic 8.3
closeup 8.1
metal 8
scrap 7.9
package 7.8
mottled 7.8
fracture 7.8
obsolete 7.7
iron 7.5
close 7.4
note 7.3
digital 7.3

Google
created on 2018-06-05

Microsoft
created on 2018-06-05

text 93.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Adult
Bride
Female
Person
Woman

Clarifai

Poster
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Adult 79.6%

AWS Rekognition

Bride 79.6%

AWS Rekognition

Female 79.6%

AWS Rekognition

Person 79.6%

AWS Rekognition

Woman 79.6%

Clarifai

Poster 90.5%

Clarifai

Human face 49.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-06-05

streetview architecture 52.8%
paintings art 46.3%
nature landscape 0.5%
interior objects 0.2%
text visuals 0.1%
pets animals 0.1%
beaches seaside 0.1%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a black and white photograph of a man with a newspaper

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a man with a newspaper paper

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-02-13

This image features a monochrome artwork that looks to be a collage composed of various overlaid pieces of newspaper clippings. Different shades of black, white, and gray can be observed, with text, photographs, and printed elements from newspapers forming an abstract arrangement.

The pieces of paper are torn and layered in a way that obscures any complete understanding of the original articles or images. Some text is partially visible, but much of it is illegible due to the overlap. There are also some darker areas where the ink appears to have been applied more heavily, contributing to the depth and texture of the composition.

In the bottom right corner, there is a signature and possibly a date indicating the artist's acknowledgment of their work. The piece has a raw and textured quality that suggests themes of information overload, fragmentation of media, and possibly the transitory nature of news and current events.

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

The image depicts an abstract collage composed predominantly in grayscale tones. The collage appears to be constructed from various newspaper clippings and photographic elements, layered and overlapping each other. Some of the text from the clippings is legible, while other portions are obscured or distorted. The arrangement creates a somewhat chaotic and fragmented visual effect. Additionally, there are faint outlines of hand-drawn elements, such as hands, adding an artistic flair to the piece. The overall mood of the image is complex and thought-provoking, blending elements of media, art, and text.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a collage or assemblage composed of various elements, including fragments of newspaper clippings, images, and other materials. The overall impression is one of a layered and fragmented visual composition, with a predominance of black and white tones. The image seems to convey a sense of disjointed information and a collage-like aesthetic.

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

The black and white image depicts a chaotic, layered collage of newspaper clippings, text snippets, and abstract brush strokes. The collage elements are densely packed and overlapping, creating a sense of visual complexity and depth. Various words and phrases can be seen on the newspaper fragments, but their full meaning is obscured by the fragmented nature of the composition. The rough, gestural brush marks add an additional layer of texture and energy to the piece. Overall, the artwork conveys a feeling of information overload, disorientation, and the fragmentation of meaning in a media-saturated environment.

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

This appears to be a black and white artistic collage or photographic work composed of layered newspaper clippings and other media. The image has a dark, moody quality with various shades of gray and black creating depth and texture. You can make out fragments of newspaper headlines and text, though most are not clearly legible. One visible text fragment appears to reference "Foreign Policy" and there's what looks like "WALNUT" visible in one section. The overall composition has an abstract, chaotic feel, with overlapping elements creating an interesting visual texture. The pieces seem to be arranged in a way that suggests both randomness and intentional artistic composition. The work has a somewhat vintage or historical feel to it, possibly dating from the mid-20th century based on the style and newspaper fragments visible.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-23

This appears to be a black and white artistic collage or photographic work composed of overlapping newspaper clippings and text fragments. The image has a dark, moody quality with various shades of grey and black creating depth and texture. You can make out partial headlines and text, including what appears to be "Soviet Starts a" and "WALNUT" among other fragments. The overall composition has an abstract, layered quality, with some areas appearing more shadowed or darker than others. The pieces seem to be arranged in a somewhat chaotic but intentional manner, creating an interesting visual texture. The work appears to be signed in the bottom right corner. The style suggests it could be a photographic negative or a mixed media piece incorporating newspaper elements and photographic techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image presents a black-and-white collage of newspaper clippings, featuring a prominent figure in the center. The collage is composed of various newspaper articles, with some sections appearing torn or ripped. The figure, situated at the center of the image, is depicted in a dark tone, making it challenging to discern its features. The overall atmosphere of the image is somber and melancholic, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence.

The background of the image is a plain white, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the dark, monochromatic tones of the collage. The artist's signature, "HARUSCHKA," is visible in the bottom-right corner, adding a touch of authenticity to the piece.

In summary, the image is a thought-provoking collage that invites the viewer to reflect on the past and the present. The use of newspaper clippings and the central figure creates a sense of timelessness, while the somber atmosphere adds a layer of depth and complexity to the piece.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-03-14

The image depicts a black-and-white collage of newspaper clippings, with the dominant feature being a large, dark shape that appears to be a person's head and shoulders. The collage is composed of various newspaper articles and advertisements, which are overlaid with additional images and text.

Key Features:

  • Central Figure: A large, dark shape resembling a person's head and shoulders dominates the center of the image.
  • Newspaper Clippings: The collage is made up of numerous newspaper articles and advertisements, which are arranged in a seemingly random pattern.
  • Additional Images and Text: Overlaid on top of the newspaper clippings are additional images and text, including what appears to be a signature or title in the bottom-right corner.
  • Background: The background of the image is white, providing a clean and neutral contrast to the busy and chaotic nature of the collage.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a visually striking and thought-provoking composition that invites the viewer to explore its various elements and meanings. The use of newspaper clippings and additional images and text creates a sense of depth and complexity, while the central figure adds a sense of focus and direction.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white collage featuring various elements. It includes a drawing of a hand, possibly a man's hand, in the upper left corner. The collage also contains several pieces of newspaper clippings with headlines such as "WALNUT" and "Soviet Starts a Research." The image is framed by a white border, and the overall composition is abstract, with a mix of text, images, and shapes.

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

The image is a black-and-white artwork, possibly a collage, featuring a chaotic arrangement of various newspaper clippings. The clippings are torn and pasted together, creating a dense, layered effect. The newspapers display a variety of headlines and images, suggesting a theme of media overload or the fragmentation of information. The composition is abstract, with no clear focal point, emphasizing the randomness and disarray of the collected materials.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white artwork, likely a print or a mixed-media piece. It has a collage-like feel, dominated by layers of newspaper fragments combined with areas of bold, dark washes. The aesthetic is abstract and somewhat chaotic, playing with light, shadow, and texture.

Specific Elements:

  • Newspaper: The artwork heavily utilizes newspaper clippings. Headlines and sections of text are visible, suggesting a layering of information and news. The use of newspaper gives the piece a historical and potentially political context. Some of the newspaper is legible, including "The New York Times" and phrases like "Soviet Starts a Research Journal" and "US Press".
  • Dark Washes/Shapes: Large, dark areas of applied pigment (ink, paint, etc.) obscure and connect some of the newspaper elements. These areas create strong contrast and add to the abstract quality of the work.
  • Outlined Hand: There is a depiction of a hand in the upper left corner.
  • Contrast & Texture: The artwork's success stems from the stark contrast between the white background, the light and dark gray tones of the newspaper, and the dense black washes. The textures of the different elements (the paper, the applied medium) create depth and visual interest.
  • Signature: There is a signature in the bottom right corner.

Style & Potential Themes:

  • Abstract Expressionism: The dynamic arrangement, and the reliance on texture and contrast, suggests a connection to Abstract Expressionist principles, with its emphasis on gesture and subjective experience.
  • Themes of Information Overload: The use of fragmented newspaper suggests a commentary on information overload or the ephemeral nature of news and knowledge.
  • Politics and History: The historical text in the image, combined with the artistic layering, indicates it has a political connotation.

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white art piece resembling a collage of newspaper clippings and images, potentially a print or mixed media work. The overall effect is textured and layered, with various elements overlapping and partially obscured.

The image contains recognizable fragments of newspaper headlines and text, including "York Times," "Soviet Starts a Resea," "Walnut," "GM hazomor stress pensi," and "RATS." There are also various images embedded within the collage, such as what appears to be a crowd of people, a portrait, and other obscured figures.

The artist has used varying degrees of darkness and shading, creating areas of high contrast and adding depth to the composition. Outlined hand motifs are also present on the left-hand side, seemingly floating within the collage. The edges of the collage are blurred with darker tones, possibly indicating a spray-painted effect or a gradual transition into a darker background.

The piece is signed at the bottom right corner with the name "RAUSCHEWBE" or something similar, followed by what looks like a fraction, possibly an edition number. The overall feeling of the artwork is chaotic and information-dense, reminiscent of the bombardment of news and information in modern society.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white artwork that appears to be a collage or mixed media piece. It features multiple layers of newspaper clippings and text, which are overlapping and arranged in a seemingly chaotic manner. The newspaper fragments contain various headlines and articles, some of which are partially legible. The text includes phrases like "auto plants," "Soviet Starts a Review," and "Widening of Foreign Policy Proce."

The artwork also includes abstract elements, such as smudges, splatters, and brushstrokes, which add to the overall texture and complexity of the piece. The edges of the newspaper clippings are rough and torn, contributing to the chaotic and fragmented appearance. The overall effect is one of layered, textured complexity, with a sense of depth and history conveyed through the use of newspaper text and abstract markings. The artist's signature, "Rauschenberg," is visible in the bottom right corner, indicating that this piece is likely by the artist Robert Rauschenberg.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

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