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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

Date

c. 1930

People

Artist: Oskar Nerlinger, German 1893 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jean and Julien Levy, P1979.198

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled

People

Artist: Oskar Nerlinger, German 1893 - 1969

Date

c. 1930

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Jean and Julien Levy, P1979.198

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Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

gravestone 36.6
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Google
created on 2022-01-22

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 94.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Rug 80.3%

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Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

pets animals 40.6%
paintings art 36.9%
nature landscape 9.4%
streetview architecture 8%
food drinks 2.6%
interior objects 1.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-22

background pattern 23.7%

Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a black and white drawing of a plane

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-18

This is an abstract artwork with a distinct geometric composition. It features the silhouette of an airplane in a diagonal orientation, with its shape emphasized by translucent layers of light. A strong circular light beam radiates from the airplane, resembling a spotlight shining onto the ground below.

The lower portion of the image depicts a small, stylized village, including a house with windows and a church-like structure with a steeple. The ground appears textured, created with sweeping curves and gradients. The dominant color palette is grayscale, with black, white, and shades of gray providing contrasting elements.

The name "O. Nerlinger" is visible in the lower-right corner, indicating the artist of the piece. The overall effect conveys a sense of mystery, motion, and focus, combining both mechanical and pastoral themes.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-18

The image is a monochromatic abstract artwork depicting an airplane and a landscape. The plane is represented in a simplified and stylized form, with translucent geometric shapes that overlay each other. The background is dark, with the airplane's form appearing in shades of gray and white. A prominent circular shape is situated near the intersection of the plane's wings and body, suggesting a glowing light or spotlight effect.

Below the airplane, there is a minimalistic representation of a landscape with a few buildings. These buildings are simplistic, with square shapes and small rectangular windows, situated on what appears to be gently rolling hills. The overall composition has a modernist and slightly surreal aesthetic, employing strong contrasts and overlapping forms to create a sense of depth and movement. The signature "E NERLINGER" is visible in the lower right corner, identifying the artist as Otto Möller, who was known for his abstract and constructivist works.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image appears to be an abstract black and white photograph. It features various geometric shapes and patterns, including triangles, circles, and lines, arranged in a dynamic and visually striking composition. The overall effect is one of a surreal, dreamlike landscape, with the interplay of light and shadow creating a sense of depth and movement. The image has a strong sense of contrast and texture, with the dark and light elements creating a striking visual contrast. The overall impression is one of a carefully composed and visually compelling abstract work.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a black and white artistic photograph or illustration credited to O. Nerlinger. It shows a stark, modernist composition featuring what appears to be a church or small buildings with a steeple at the bottom of the image. Above the buildings, there's a dramatic night sky with geometric shapes suggesting searchlights or beams cutting through the darkness. There's also what appears to be a moon or celestial body in the upper portion of the image. The overall style is reminiscent of 1920s or 1930s avant-garde photography or photomontage, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas and an abstract, geometric quality to the composition. The texture appears grainy or slightly mottled, which adds to its vintage aesthetic.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black and white abstract artwork featuring geometric shapes, including triangles, circles, and rectangles. The shapes are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some overlapping or intersecting each other. The background of the image is a solid gray color, which provides a neutral backdrop for the geometric shapes.

In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a small text that reads "O.N. ERLINGER." This suggests that the artist's name is O.N. Erlinger, and the image may be a piece of their work.

Overall, the image appears to be an abstract representation of shapes and forms, with no clear subject matter or narrative. The use of geometric shapes and a neutral background creates a sense of simplicity and minimalism, while the overlapping and intersecting shapes add a sense of complexity and depth to the image.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white abstract artwork featuring a stylized depiction of a plane flying over a landscape with buildings. The plane is prominently displayed in the center, with its wings and tail visible. It appears to be flying towards the right side of the image.

In the foreground, there are several buildings situated on a hillside. These structures are depicted in a simplified manner, with clean lines and minimal details. The buildings seem to be arranged in a random pattern, adding to the overall sense of abstraction in the image.

The background of the image features a dark sky, which provides a striking contrast to the lighter tones used for the plane and buildings. The overall effect is one of dynamic movement, as if the plane is soaring through the air above the landscape.

The artist's signature, "O. NERLINGER," is visible in the bottom-right corner of the image. This suggests that the artwork was created by an individual with this name, although no further information is provided about their identity or artistic style.

Overall, the image presents a unique blend of abstract shapes and recognizable forms, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking piece of art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an abstract, monochromatic artwork featuring a large, triangular shape in the center, possibly representing an airplane. The airplane is depicted in a stylized manner, with its wings and tail forming the triangular shape. The airplane is positioned in the upper part of the image, casting a shadow on the ground below. The shadow is also triangular in shape, with the tip pointing downwards. The ground is depicted as a flat, textured surface, possibly representing a landscape or a runway. In the lower right corner of the image, there is a small house with a window and a door. The image has a vintage, monochromatic aesthetic, with a focus on geometric shapes and shadows.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

A monochromatic black and white painting of an airplane flying in the sky with a house below. The airplane has a propeller on the front, and its wings are spread out. The airplane's shadow is cast on the ground below. The house has a tower and a chimney on top. The house is surrounded by a field. The painting is signed by O. Nerlinger.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a black and white print or lithograph with a distinctive geometric and abstract style. It depicts an airplane flying over a small village. The airplane's form is suggested by intersecting light and shadow, with geometric shapes representing the wings, tail, and fuselage. A bright circle or orb is positioned near the center of the plane, possibly symbolizing its engine or a light source.

Below the plane, a small village is rendered in simple, geometric forms, with a church identifiable by its spire. The landscape is suggested by textured or shaded areas that create a sense of depth and dimension. The artwork's style suggests it could be from the early to mid-20th century, possibly influenced by movements like Cubism or Futurism, which emphasized geometric forms and technological themes. There is a signature or inscription at the bottom right corner.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

This image is a stark, geometric composition rendered in black and white. It appears to be a stylized, minimalist artwork, possibly a print or drawing.

Here's a breakdown of the elements:

  • Airplane and Spotlight: A prominent visual element is a stylized airplane, rendered in white against a dark background. A spotlight emanates from the center of the image and overlaps the airplane.
  • Circle: A circle near the top right of the image.
  • Building on Hill: Beneath the airplane and light, there is a simple silhouette of a building, probably a church with a steeple. The building sits on a stylized, low hill.
  • Color and Texture: The image is primarily monochromatic, with shades of white and gray against a black background. The texture of the image appears to be created through the use of small, almost speckled markings.
  • Overall Impression: The artwork has a strong sense of contrast and visual tension. It evokes a sense of mystery or nighttime scene. The stylized shapes suggest a modern artistic approach.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white artwork that appears to be a print or a monochromatic painting. It depicts a rural scene featuring a small church with a steeple, set against a dramatic, dark sky. The sky is filled with large, abstract shapes that resemble beams of light or rays emanating from a central bright circle, which could represent the sun or moon. The landscape around the church is composed of rolling hills and open fields, with the church situated on a slight elevation. The overall mood of the image is somewhat eerie and surreal due to the stark contrast between the dark, abstract shapes in the sky and the bright, illuminated areas. The artist's signature, "O. Nerlinger," is visible in the bottom right corner.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This image is a monochromatic abstract artwork featuring a striking composition. The central element of the artwork is a large, bright white circle that appears to be the moon, set against a dark, textured background. The moon is partially obscured by abstract shapes that resemble geometric forms and a airplane in flight, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow.

Below the moon, there are simple, stylized depictions of houses, suggesting a landscape scene. The houses are small and minimalistic, with triangular roofs and rectangular bodies, positioned on what looks like a hill or a sloped terrain. The landscape elements are also rendered in a simple, geometric style, consistent with the overall abstract aesthetic of the artwork.

The artist's signature, "O. NERLINGER," is located in the bottom right corner, indicating the creator of this piece. The background of the image has a textured quality, possibly achieved through a variety of brushstrokes or printmaking techniques, which adds depth and complexity to the overall composition. The contrast between the bright white moon and the dark background creates a focal point, drawing the viewer's attention to the celestial theme.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white image is an abstract, surrealist-style artwork. The composition features a large airplane in the center, angled diagonally across the frame. The airplane's wings and tail are prominently displayed, and there is a bright, circular light source near the center, possibly representing the sun or moon. The background is dark, creating a stark contrast with the lighter elements of the airplane and the light source.

Below the airplane, there is a landscape with rolling hills and a small village or settlement. The buildings are simple and geometric, with a few windows and a chimney visible. The overall texture of the image is grainy, adding to its abstract and somewhat eerie atmosphere. The artist's signature, "O. Nerlinger," is visible in the bottom right corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

O.NERLINGER

Google

O.NERLINGER
O.NERLINGER