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Human Generated Data

Title

Ink blots

Date

20th century

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, 2007.100.58

Copyright

© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Human Generated Data

Title

Ink blots

People

Artist: Barnett Newman, American 1905 - 1970

Date

20th century

Classification

Drawings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, 2007.100.58

Copyright

© The Barnett Newman Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2020-04-29

Scroll 90.5
Invertebrate 90
Animal 90
Insect 90
Bird 78.2
Paper 69
Art 65.2
Insect 61.4

Clarifai
created on 2020-04-29

fish 98.5
art 97.4
paper 97.2
parchment 97.1
retro 96.3
water 94.3
sepia 94.3
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nature 93.4
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painting 91.7
antique 90.5
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old 89.8
cardboard 89.4
artistic 88.7
sea 88.4
abstract 88.1
collage 86.8
pigeon 85.7

Imagga
created on 2020-04-29

vintage 51.3
paper 46.7
container 46.5
old 43.9
grunge 43.5
texture 41.7
antique 40.7
aged 39.8
envelope 39
retro 34.4
page 32.5
ancient 31.2
parchment 30.7
carton 27.6
blank 26.6
wallpaper 26.1
dirty 25.3
canvas 24.7
text 22.7
frame 22.5
design 22.4
brown 22.1
aging 22.1
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box 21
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cardboard 20.2
book 19.6
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decorative 18.4
stained 18.3
grungy 18
material 18
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notebook 17.8
art 16.9
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space 16.3
manuscript 15.7
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flower 15.4
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binding 15.2
textured 14.9
yellow 14.6
stain 14.4
sheet 14.1
letter 13.8
color 12.8
obsolete 12.5
backgrounds 12.2
artistic 12.2
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grain 11.1
book jacket 11
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backdrop 10.7
fracture 10.7
burnt 10.7
old fashioned 10.5
weathered 10.5
covering 10.4
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artwork 10.1
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receptacle 9.7
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decoration 9.3
cover 9.3
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scroll 8.6
leaf 8.6
board 8.3
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spotted 7.7
wall 7.7
dirt 7.6
rusty 7.6
plant 7.5
wrapping 7.5
holiday 7.2

Google
created on 2020-04-29

Paper 51

Microsoft
created on 2020-04-29

text 98.6
envelope 94
stationary 92.8
handwriting 91.1
binding 72.2
yellow 61.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Insect
Bird
Insect 90%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2020-04-29

a yellow envelope 37.9%
a yellow envelope with a sign 27.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a picture of a bird on a piece of paper -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2025-03-06

This image displays an aged paper with torn edges and a yellowish-brown color that suggests wear and staining over time. On the paper, there is a series of black ink blotches or brush strokes. The pattern of the blotches is irregular, with varying sizes and shapes, with some resemblance to a rudimentary or abstract form of birds in flight. The largest blotch is towards the center left, while smaller blotches are scattered across the top and right side. The ink has different saturation levels, indicating that some areas were applied more heavily than others. The overall impression is that of an artistic or experimental ink blot composition. The purpose of the image could vary from psychological testing (such as a Rorschach test), artistic expression, or simply a random arrangement without a specific intention.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-03-06

The image features a piece of aged, yellow-orange paper with several black ink or paint markings on it. The markings are abstract and irregular, resembling strokes or blots that may invoke various interpretations. The paper itself appears worn, with torn edges and some stains, giving it a vintage or distressed look. The contrast between the black ink and the orange paper creates a visually striking composition, despite its simplistic and abstract nature.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2025-01-19

This appears to be a piece of aged or vintage paper with a tan/orange color. On it are black ink brush strokes or marks arranged in two distinct groupings. The marks on the left side appear more triangular or wing-like in shape, while those on the right side are more elongated and streaky. The style is reminiscent of East Asian calligraphy or ink painting. There are also a few small ink spots or dots visible near the top of the image. The edges of the paper appear slightly damaged or worn.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2025-01-19

The image shows a collection of black brush strokes on a yellowed or aged paper background. The brush strokes are loose and expressive, forming abstract shapes that resemble leaves or petals falling or swirling in the air. The strokes have varying thicknesses and levels of darkness, creating a sense of movement and depth. There are some splatters and drips of ink as well, adding to the spontaneous and gestural feel of the composition. The aged paper provides a warm, textured backdrop that complements the organic nature of the brushwork.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2025-01-19

This image appears to be an abstract artwork featuring various black shapes and splatters against an orange-toned background. The shapes are irregularly shaped and scattered across the canvas, creating a dynamic and expressive composition. The use of bold black marks contrasted with the warm orange background gives the image an intense and energetic feel. Overall, this appears to be an abstract expressionist or gestural painting that focuses on the physicality and spontaneity of the mark-making process rather than depicting any specific subject matter.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-19

The image depicts a piece of aged paper with a unique design. The paper is yellowed and has torn edges, giving it an antique appearance. In the center of the paper, there are 18 black brushstrokes arranged in a seemingly random pattern. The brushstrokes vary in size and shape, with some being small and delicate, while others are larger and more bold.

The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the paper and its design. Overall, the image appears to be a work of art or a creative expression, possibly created using traditional techniques such as calligraphy or painting.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-01-19

The image presents a piece of aged, yellowed paper with a torn edge, featuring black ink splatters and smudges. The paper's surface is marked by numerous dark spots and smudges, which appear to be the result of ink spills or intentional artistic expression. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral contrast to the aged paper.

The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be a piece of artwork or a fragment of an old document, with the ink splatters and smudges adding a sense of texture and character to the image. The use of a gray background helps to draw attention to the paper and its unique features, creating a visually appealing and intriguing composition.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image shows a black-and-white painting on a yellow background. The painting features various shapes and lines, including a group of small, dark shapes that resemble fish. The fish shapes are scattered across the painting, with some overlapping and others positioned separately. The painting appears to be a modern or abstract artwork, with a focus on the shapes and lines rather than realistic representation. The yellow background adds a warm and vibrant touch to the painting.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-12

The image depicts an abstract painting on a textured, light-colored paper with a yellowish hue. The painting features a series of black, irregularly shaped forms that appear to be floating on the paper. These shapes are reminiscent of abstract forms or perhaps a stylized representation of a natural element, such as leaves or feathers. The black shapes are scattered across the paper, creating a sense of movement and spontaneity. The painting appears to be a study or a sketch, rather than a finished work, as the forms are not fully defined and the overall composition is loose and expressive.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-19

The image shows a piece of paper with a few brush strokes on it. The paper is yellow in color, and the brush strokes are in black. The brush strokes are in different shapes and sizes. Some of them are in the shape of a triangle, while others are in the shape of a circle. The brush strokes are scattered randomly on the paper. The paper appears to be torn at the top left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-19

The image features an abstract painting on a yellow paper background. The painting consists of black, ink-like strokes and shapes scattered across the paper. The strokes vary in size and shape, some resembling arrows or elongated figures, while others are more irregular and abstract. The overall composition appears spontaneous and dynamic, with the black strokes creating a sense of movement and energy. The yellow paper background adds a warm and vibrant tone to the artwork.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

The image shows a tan or yellowed rectangular paper with rough, torn edges. The sheet seems to have some water damage, as evidenced by the staining in the lower left corner.

There are several black ink markings scattered across the paper. On the left side, there's a cluster of blotches resembling a flock of birds in flight. To the right of this flock, there are more spaced-out vertical brushstrokes. There's also a small dot or ink splatter at the upper center of the paper. The style suggests a spontaneous, possibly calligraphic, approach to mark-making.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an abstract painting, possibly of Japanese or East Asian origin, due to its minimalist style and use of ink. The art style could be described as sumi-e or ink wash painting.

Visual Elements:

  • Background: The background is a textured, light tan or ochre-colored paper. It appears aged, with visible wear and tear, like torn edges, stains, and imperfections, giving it a vintage or distressed quality.
  • Ink Marks: The focal points of the painting are a series of black ink marks.
    • There is a cluster of shapes that could be interpreted as birds in flight, a flock, or an abstract arrangement.
    • The artist has used a brushstroke that is expressive, showing movement and fluidity. The ink varies in density, with some areas appearing more concentrated than others.
    • There are some small, isolated ink blotches and elongated shapes spread across the background as well.

Composition & Style:

  • Minimalism: The painting embraces minimalism with its limited color palette (black and the paper color) and uncluttered composition.
  • Abstract: The image's interpretation is open to the viewer, and while we can draw inferences about birds, it has an abstract nature.
  • Organic Forms: The brushstrokes and shapes suggest organic forms, perhaps related to the natural world or depicting a specific moment of observation.
  • Negative Space: The tan paper background makes significant use of negative space, enhancing the focus on the ink marks.

Overall:

The painting is an interesting combination of simplicity and expressiveness. It evokes a sense of movement, possibly of birds in flight, and a feeling of the passage of time. The worn paper also adds an element of history and the passage of time.