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Human Generated Data

Title

Studies of a Catacomb; verso: Skull and Bones, both for "Passage to Etna"

Date

1955

People

Artist: Peter Blume, American 1906 - 1992

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Edward L. Holsten, in memory of her husband, Edward Lawrence Holsten, class of 1922, 1960.701

Copyright

© Peter Blume Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Studies of a Catacomb; verso: Skull and Bones, both for "Passage to Etna"

People

Artist: Peter Blume, American 1906 - 1992

Date

1955

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Edward L. Holsten, in memory of her husband, Edward Lawrence Holsten, class of 1922, 1960.701

Copyright

© Peter Blume Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-30

Drawing 97.7
Art 97.7
Sketch 93
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Animal 86.8
Vehicle 74
Aircraft 74
Transportation 74
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Clarifai
created on 2019-05-30

illustration 99.6
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sign 89
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Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

sketch 73.3
drawing 58.8
representation 37.4
money 36.6
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Google
created on 2019-05-30

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-30

sketch 99.4
drawing 99.4
text 99
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect
Airplane
Fish

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Insect 86.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-30

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-30

a close up of a book 42.6%
close up of a book 36.8%
a close up of text on a white surface 36.7%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a drawing of a boat with skeletons in it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-07

This image appears to be a scan of a page with several pen or ink sketches. There are seven main drawings in total, arranged in two columns. Each sketch depicts a coffin with a figure inside it. The figures and coffins are drawn in a somewhat sketchy and abstract style, with varying levels of detail and distinct lines.

On the left column, there are three sketches of a horizontal coffin, each with a different figure inside and some variations in the depiction of the figures' positioning and the interiors of the coffins. The right column contains four drawings showing coffins that are oriented diagonally, again each with a figure inside and varying details. The figures in the coffins appear to be sketched very loosely with a focus on form rather than precise features.

At the bottom right of the image, there is a signature that reads "P. Blume 1965," which likely indicates the artist's name and the year the sketches were made. The paper background has a cream or off-white color, and the sketches fill most of the page, leaving some margins around the edges.

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

The image appears to be a series of sketches or drawings by an artist named P. Blume, created in 1955. The compositions depict human skeletons lying in various coffin-like structures or containers. The skeletons are drawn in different positions, some lying alone and others next to each other. The sketch outlines are done in black ink with a rough, expressive style, and there are areas with shading to add depth to the drawings. The overall tone of the image may convey a theme related to death, burial, or the passage of time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-14

The image shows a series of rough sketches or concept drawings of abstract, geometric shapes resembling boats or canoes. The sketches are done in black ink or charcoal on a tan or beige paper background. There are multiple views and angles of the boat-like shapes, with some appearing more detailed and three-dimensional while others are simple outlines. The shapes have pointed ends and skeletal, spindly structures inside their hulls. The drawings have an unfinished, gestural quality that suggests they are quick studies or explorations of a concept rather than finished artworks. The artist's signature or date "P. Blume 1955" is written in the bottom right corner of the page.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-14

This image appears to be a series of sketches depicting various marine life forms, such as different types of fish or sea creatures, in an artistic and abstract style. The sketches vary in their level of detail, ranging from more representational depictions to more stylized, abstract forms. The overall impression is one of an exploration of different marine shapes and forms through a sketching or drawing process.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-14

This appears to be a sketch from 1965 by P. Blume showing multiple studies of skeletons lying in coffin-like or boat-shaped containers. The drawing is done in a loose, gestural style using what appears to be ink or charcoal. The artist has drawn several variations of the same basic concept - elongated rectangular or boat-shaped vessels containing skeletal remains in different positions. Some of the vessels are shown from different angles, creating an interesting compositional study. The sketches are arranged somewhat randomly on the page, with some oriented diagonally and others horizontally. The style is quick and expressive rather than detailed and precise, giving the work an immediate, sketch-like quality.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-27

This appears to be a sketch or study drawing by P. Blume from 1965. The image shows multiple sketches of skeletons lying in rectangular or boat-shaped containers. The drawings are done in a loose, gestural style with black lines and some shading. The skeletons are shown from different angles and perspectives, with some appearing more detailed than others. The composition includes about 8 different variations of this theme, arranged somewhat randomly on the page. The sketches have a somewhat macabre quality while maintaining an artistic, study-like approach. The rectangular containers in some sketches look like coffins, while others appear more boat-like in their shape.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image depicts a sketch of various rectangular and boat-shaped objects, each containing a person. The sketch is drawn in black ink on a beige background, with some shading added to enhance the depth and dimension of the objects.

Objects:

  • Rectangular objects: These are depicted in different orientations, with some lying flat and others standing upright. Each object contains a person, who is shown in various poses, such as sitting, lying down, or standing.
  • Boat-shaped objects: These are also depicted in different orientations, with some facing upwards and others downwards. Like the rectangular objects, each boat-shaped object contains a person, who is shown in various poses.

Style:

  • The sketch is done in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The use of black ink on a beige background creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer's attention to the objects and figures within them.
  • The shading adds depth and dimension to the objects, giving them a sense of volume and texture.

Signature and Date:

  • In the bottom-right corner of the image, there is a signature that reads "P. Blume 1955." This suggests that the sketch was created by an artist named P. Blume in the year 1955.

Overall, the image presents a unique and intriguing collection of objects and figures, rendered in a bold and expressive style. The use of shading and contrast adds depth and dimension to the image, making it visually engaging and thought-provoking.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image is a sketch of various boats, drawn in black ink and pencil on a beige background. The sketch is signed "P. Blume 1955" in the bottom-right corner.

The sketch features several boats, each with a unique design and layout. Some of the boats are depicted with people inside them, while others appear to be empty. The boats vary in size, shape, and orientation, with some facing towards the viewer and others turned at an angle.

The overall effect of the sketch is one of movement and energy, as if the boats are in motion or about to set sail. The use of black ink and pencil creates a sense of contrast and depth, with the darker lines providing a sense of structure and the lighter pencil marks adding a sense of texture and nuance.

The sketch appears to be a study or exercise in drawing, rather than a finished piece of art. It may have been created as a way for the artist to practice their skills and experiment with different techniques and styles.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image is a drawing that contains several coffin-like structures, each with different designs and figures inside. The drawing appears to be made with a pencil or a similar medium, and it has a somewhat sketch-like quality to it. The coffins are arranged in a row, with some of them having intricate designs on the sides. Some of the coffins contain figures that appear to be human, while others have more abstract designs. The drawing has a somewhat surreal and dreamlike quality to it, with the coffins appearing to float in space.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-14

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a collection of coffins. The coffins are in different sizes and shapes, and they are arranged in a row. The coffins are drawn in a sketch-like style, with some details and shading. The coffins are placed on a white background, and there is a watermark in the bottom right corner that reads "P. Blume 1955." The image appears to be a drawing of a collection of coffins, possibly for a funeral or burial ceremony.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-15

The image appears to be a sketch, possibly a preliminary drawing or a study. It features a series of stylized depictions of skeletons or skeletal figures. The skeletons are contained within geometric shapes, with some in rectangular frames and others in pointed, kite-like shapes.

The style of the drawing is loose and expressive, with quick, confident lines that give the figures a sense of movement and animation. The use of shading adds depth and dimension to the skeletons and their containers. The overall composition of the drawing is somewhat abstract, with the arrangement of the skeletons creating a dynamic visual pattern.

The artist has signed the artwork as "P. Blume 1955". It could be a study for a larger piece.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-15

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a pen and ink sketch of several human skeletons, depicted as if they are in transparent containers. The style is loose and expressive, with bold, dark lines that suggest quick sketching and a slightly macabre theme.

Details:

  • Composition: The artwork consists of two types of containers: rectangular and triangular-shaped. Skeletons are visible in each of the containers. The skeletons are depicted in various poses, with some lying down and others with their arms and legs in different positions.
  • Style: The artist has used a sketchy and gestural style, with the lines conveying a sense of movement and emotion. The shading is used to suggest volume and depth.
  • Color Palette: The artwork is in black and white, using black ink.
  • Theme: The image focuses on mortality and the human form after death.
  • Signature: The artist has signed and dated the work "R. Blume 1955".

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image appears to be a series of sketches, likely by an artist named B. Blume, dated 1955. The sketches depict abstract, somewhat chaotic scenes within various rectangular and trapezoidal frames. Here's a detailed summary of the image:

  1. Top Row:

    • Left Sketch: Contains a rectangular frame with abstract, dark lines and shapes, possibly representing figures or objects in motion.
    • Right Sketch: Features a trapezoidal frame with similar abstract, dark lines and shapes, suggesting a scene with figures or objects.
  2. Second Row:

    • Left Sketch: A rectangular frame with more intricate, tangled lines and shapes, giving a sense of complexity or chaos.
    • Right Sketch: A trapezoidal frame with abstract lines and shapes, similar to the other sketches but with a different arrangement.
  3. Third Row:

    • Left Sketch: A rectangular frame with fewer lines and shapes, appearing more minimalistic compared to the others.
    • Right Sketch: A trapezoidal frame with abstract lines and shapes, continuing the theme of the other sketches.
  4. Bottom Row:

    • Left Three Sketches: Three trapezoidal frames with varying degrees of abstract lines and shapes, suggesting different scenes or perspectives.
    • Right Sketch: A trapezoidal frame with abstract lines and shapes, similar to the others.

The overall style is abstract and expressive, with a focus on line work and form within defined frames. The use of dark, bold lines against a lighter background creates a strong contrast, emphasizing the abstract nature of the sketches. The artist's signature and the date are visible at the bottom right corner of the image.

Qwen

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

This image appears to be a black and white sketch by P. Blume, dated 1955, as indicated in the lower right corner. The sketch is composed of several rectangular and irregular shapes that seem to represent abstract or symbolic figures.

In the upper left section, there are three rectangular frames that contain what appear to be stylized human figures or symbols, possibly representing death or skeletal forms, with one figure appearing more dynamic and the others more static.

In the right side of the image, there are larger, irregularly shaped sections with similar figures, possibly coffins or caskets, which are tilted and tilted at different angles. The figures within these sections are also stylized and somewhat abstract, again suggesting a theme of death or mortality.

The overall style is somewhat reminiscent of expressionist or abstract art, with a focus on dark, heavy lines and a sense of movement or symbolism within the figures. The textures and shading contribute to the somber and mysterious atmosphere of the piece.

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

This image is a sketch, likely created using charcoal or a similar medium, with a focus on a series of coffins. The coffins are depicted in various shapes, including rectangular and boat-like forms. Inside each coffin, there are skeletal figures in different poses. Some of the skeletons are more detailed, while others are represented with abstract, scribbled lines. The overall style is somewhat abstract and expressive, with a sense of movement and chaos in the lines. The artist's signature, "P. Blume 1955," is visible in the bottom right corner, indicating the year the sketch was created. The background is lightly shaded, providing contrast to the darker lines of the coffins and skeletons.

Text analysis

Amazon

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