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Human Generated Data

Title

Playing Against Time

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Oscar Edward Cesare, American 1885 - 1948

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs, 1924.140

Human Generated Data

Title

Playing Against Time

People

Artist: Oscar Edward Cesare, American 1885 - 1948

Date

20th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Meta and Paul J. Sachs, 1924.140

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Human 97.2
Art 93.6
Drawing 93.6
Poster 76.5
Advertisement 76.5
Sketch 73.3
Doodle 72.8
Person 68.3
Text 64.5

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

chalk out 99.9
illustration 99.7
people 98.8
sketchy 98.7
freehand 98
woodcut 98
art 97.6
engraving 97.5
man 97.3
print 97
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scribble 95.6
caricature 94.7
shot 94.1
sketch 94
vector 93.9
etching 93.8
vintage 92.3
visuals 91.9
retro 90.9

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

sketch 100
drawing 100
representation 79
design 26.5
art 23.1
retro 21.3
pattern 19.9
graphic 18.3
black 18.1
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vintage 15.7
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cartoon 13.4
clip art 13
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old 12.6
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element 12.4
frame 12.3
man 12.1
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ornament 10.4
currency 9.9
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border 9.1
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ink 8.7
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hand 8.6
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dollar 8.4
sign 8.3
history 8.1
modern 7.7
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village 7.7
flower 7.7
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house 7.5
one 7.5
swirl 7.4
bank 7.4
investment 7.3
ornate 7.3
building 7.2
male 7.1
rural 7.1

Google
created on 2019-05-31

Drawing 89.8
Illustration 84.9
Sketch 83.8
Art 83.1
Cartoon 82.7
Chair 74.7
Line art 73
Artwork 64.9
Printmaking 63.4
Furniture 59.4
Figure drawing 56.4

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

sketch 99.7
drawing 99.5
text 97.4
illustration 96.5
cartoon 95.3
book 95
art 78.9
person 70.6
ink 70.5
linedrawing 15.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Person
Poster 76.5%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a drawing of a man sitting at a table -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-07

This is an ink sketch depicting two figures seated at a table. To the left, there's a bearded old man with a weary or contemplative expression, wearing a long-sleeved robe and holding an object in his hand, possibly a card. On the right, a figure is wearing a helmet with a decorative crest, suggesting a soldier or warrior from an earlier time period, perhaps ancient Rome or Greece. This character seems to be holding a similar object, possibly another card, indicating that they may be engaged in some kind of card game or exchange. There is a candlestick on the table between them. The style is loose and expressive with dynamic, bold lines, and there's noticeable hatching and cross-hatching that adds depth and shadow to the scene. The artist has signed the work at the bottom right corner with the name "Grosz."

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-07

This black-and-white illustration features a grim scene with three central characters. On the left is a hooded figure, likely representing the Grim Reaper, holding a long scythe, its jagged lines emphasizing a foreboding presence. In the middle, there is an old man with a long beard, hunched over and holding a Bohemian-style beer glass, giving a sense of age and fatigue. The old man's eyes are downcast, focusing on the table. To the right, a figure in a military uniform is depicted, recognizable by the distinctive Pickelhaube helmet topped with an eagle, indicating a soldier from the German Empire. The soldier is clutching a card with the inscription “BOND,” hinting towards the bonds or stakes of wartime. The entire piece is rendered in dense, overlapping lines that add texture and depth, creating a heavy, somber atmosphere. The artist's signature, "Cesare," is visible in the lower right corner of the image. This illustration seems to convey themes of war, mortality, and the burdens carried by those involved.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-15

The image depicts a black and white sketch or drawing of two elderly men sitting across from each other at a table. One man is holding some sort of object, possibly a playing card, while the other man appears to be gesturing or pointing at something.

The drawing style uses heavy, expressive lines to capture the wrinkled, weathered features of the men and their hunched postures. The shading creates a sense of light and shadow, adding depth and realism to the scene.

The composition focuses closely on the interaction between the two figures, cropping tightly around them and the table. This intimate framing draws attention to their body language and the implied conversation or game taking place.

Overall, the sketch seems to portray a slice-of-life moment between two aged companions engaged in some shared activity together, rendered with an artistic hand that brings out the character in their faces and forms. The artist's signature or initials can be seen in the bottom right corner.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-15

The image depicts a fantastical scene featuring two prominent figures. On the left is an elderly, bearded man who appears to be a wizard or sorcerer, seated at a table or desk and intently focused on something in his hands. On the right is a winged, armored figure that resembles a mythical creature or a warrior in ornate battle gear. The background is rendered with a sense of movement and energy, with abstract lines and shapes suggesting a dynamic, otherworldly environment. The overall composition and style give the image a strong sense of imagination and a hint of foreboding or tension between the two central figures.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-15

This appears to be a political cartoon or satirical illustration, likely from a historical period. The drawing shows two figures engaged in some kind of interaction - one appears to be Death or Father Time, represented with traditional symbols like a long beard and scythe, while the other figure wears what seems to be a Prussian-style military helmet with an eagle on top. They appear to be exchanging or examining a playing card, specifically what looks like an ace of spades. The artwork is done in an ink or pen drawing style with expressive line work and cross-hatching for shading. The composition creates a sense of tension between the two figures, suggesting this may be commentary on military or political matters of the time period in which it was created.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-15

The image is a black and white drawing of three men sitting at a table, with one man holding a card. The man on the left has a long white beard and is wearing a hat. He is looking down at the table. The man in the middle is wearing a helmet with a bird on top and is holding a card that says "U" and has a spade symbol on it. The man on the right is wearing a hooded cloak and has a scythe in his hand. He is looking at the man in the middle. The background is white, with some scribbles and lines around the edges of the image. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of intensity and focus, as the men are all looking at the card being held by the man in the middle.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-15

The image depicts a sketch of two men sitting at a table, with one man holding a card and the other holding a cup. The man on the left is wearing a hooded cloak and has a scythe in his hand, while the man on the right is wearing a hat and has a bird perched on top of it. The background of the image is a light beige color.

The sketch appears to be a scene from a story or a fantasy setting, with the two men engaged in some sort of activity or conversation. The use of a scythe and a bird suggests that the scene may be set in a mystical or supernatural context. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the meaning and significance of the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-15

The image is a black-and-white illustration of three figures engaged in a card game. The characters are depicted with exaggerated features and a somewhat whimsical style. The two players are sitting at a table, with one holding a deck of cards and the other looking at them. The third figure, standing behind the players, is holding a large scythe. The overall mood of the image is dark and surreal.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-15

The image is a black-and-white drawing depicting a scene with three figures. The central figure, a man, is seated at a table, holding a playing card in his hand, and looking at the card with a contemplative expression. To his right, another figure, an old man with a beard and a hat, is also seated at the table, holding a playing card in his hand. Behind them, a third figure, a winged figure holding a scythe, is standing, looking down at the seated figures. The drawing has a sketchy, impressionistic style, with the figures and objects depicted in a simplified, stylized manner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image depicts a scene from the Tarot of Marseilles, specifically the card known as "The Emperor." The card features a seated figure, often interpreted as representing authority, power, and stability. In this illustration, the figure is depicted with a crown and a scepter, symbolizing his regal status. The Emperor is shown sitting on a throne, with a table in front of him, upon which a card is placed. The card has the number "4" and the symbol of a spade, which is the suit associated with the Emperor in the Tarot of Marseilles. The image also includes a scythe, which is a common symbol of death and mortality in Tarot cards. The Emperor is often seen as a protector against negative influences and a source of strength and guidance.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-10

The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of three figures. Two of them are sitting at a table, while the third one is standing behind them. The two figures at the table are playing cards. The man on the left is holding a deck of cards, while the man on the right is holding a card with the letter "U" on it. The man behind them is holding a scythe, which is a long-handled tool with a curved blade.

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 dark, pen-and-ink drawing, likely a political cartoon. It depicts a scene of a card game where the players are personifications of death and war. The style is expressive and symbolic, with heavy use of hatching and cross-hatching to create shadows and texture.

Key Elements and Their Meanings:

  • Death (Grim Reaper): In the background, a classic Grim Reaper figure is present. He is shrouded in a cloak, holding his scythe. This figure's presence immediately sets the tone of death or the end of something.
  • Old Man: An old man with a long beard is present, he is the personification of old age, or perhaps experience.
  • Soldier: The soldier wears a spiked helmet and a military uniform, which symbolizes war.
  • Card Game: The two figures are playing cards. The cards are the key to the symbolism. The old man is holding the ace of spades, a traditional symbol of death,
  • Hourglass: An hourglass is placed on the table which is an emblem of the passage of time, the inevitability of aging, and ultimately, death.
  • Other Details: The scene is set at a table. The lines and shading create a sense of depth and movement.

Interpretation:

The cartoon likely critiques the devastating consequences of war and its inevitable link to death. The old man might represent the elder states of Europe, dealing with the devastation of war. The fact that the soldier is holding the ace of spades, could symbolize death's victory. The hourglass emphasizes the running out of time.

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

The drawing shows three figures seated around a small table. The first figure is a bearded man with long flowing hair. He sits to the left of the table and has an hourglass to his side. In his hand, he holds a playing card with the suit of spades on it. The second figure is a man with a Pickelhaube on his head, an iconographic helmet worn by Prussian military personnel. Behind them stands the Grim Reaper, holding a scythe. The drawing is done in black ink, and the heavy lines create a dramatic effect.

Text analysis

Amazon

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