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Human Generated Data

Title

Measuring- Stick Palm Tree

Date

1968

People

Artist: Sigmar Polke, German 1941 - 2010

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Dorette Hildebrand-Staab, 2020.127.5

Copyright

© The Estate of Sigmar Polke / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany

Human Generated Data

Title

Measuring- Stick Palm Tree

People

Artist: Sigmar Polke, German 1941 - 2010

Date

1968

Classification

Prints

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Dorette Hildebrand-Staab, 2020.127.5

Copyright

© The Estate of Sigmar Polke / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn, Germany

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-27

Art 87.7
Text 64.3
Indoors 63.8
Wall 62
Transportation 61.5
Vehicle 61.5
Aircraft 61.5
Drawing 60.9
Room 58.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-14

no person 98.4
retro 98
one 96.7
two 95.8
paper 95
people 94.6
old 90.8
art 90.5
antique 89.8
industry 88.5
dirty 88.5
vintage 87.9
three 86.6
man 86.1
wear 85.1
empty 82.7
painting 82.3
ancient 77.4
monochrome 77.2
family 76.1

Imagga
created on 2022-06-27

walking stick 100
insect 100
arthropod 72.7
invertebrate 37.4
close 20
old 16
mantis 14.9
paper 14.1
ancient 13.8
sky 13.4
vintage 13.2
texture 13.2
grunge 12.8
dirty 12.6
aged 11.8
power 11.7
electricity 11.3
wind 11.2
antique 11.2
rough 10.9
turbine 10.9
industry 10.2
energy 10.1
environment 9.9
metal 9.6
symbol 9.4
silhouette 9.1
industrial 9.1
sunset 9
color 8.9
generator 8.8
cross 8.5
sunrise 8.4
wood 8.3
water 8
steel 7.9
building 7.9
structure 7.9
windmill 7.8
mill 7.8
leaf 7.8
wall 7.7
parchment 7.7
alternative 7.7
faith 7.6
electric 7.5
plant 7.5
closeup 7.4
note 7.3
backgrounds 7.3
religion 7.2
material 7.1
farm 7.1
textured 7

Google
created on 2022-06-27

Leg 91.8
Human body 88.7
Art 83.9
Sculpture 82.1
Font 77.1
Parallel 76.7
Twig 74
Monochrome photography 69.4
Drawing 68.2
Rectangle 68.2
Monochrome 66.2
Elbow 64.9
Visual arts 64.7
Illustration 64.5
Paper 64.1
Triangle 63.9
Paper product 63.8
Statue 60.3
Still life photography 60
Pole 58.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-27

drawing 98.9
text 98.3
sketch 98.2
wall 97.8
old 88.6
black 85.8
white 78.1
handwriting 78.1
black and white 72
painting 29.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Airplane

Clarifai

Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Airplane 61.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-27

streetview architecture 78.3%
interior objects 11.6%
food drinks 4.1%
paintings art 4%
text visuals 1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-27

a vintage photo of a painting 62.5%
a vintage photo of a person 62.4%
an old photo of a painting 62.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-12

a photograph of a sculpture of a man standing on a wall

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a black and white photograph of a man holding a stick

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-15

You're looking at a black-and-white photograph that displays what appears to be an abstract sculpture or assemblage. The structure, which is set against a plain wall and floor that shows signs of wear, is composed of several straight rods connected at various angles, resembling a stick figure or a simplistic representation of a tree. The photograph has been framed with a wide white border, and at the bottom of this border is the word "Zollstockpalme" which, in German, typically refers to a "folding ruler palm tree"—indicating that the sculpture may be a creative or humorous representation of a palm tree made with folding rulers, which are known as "Zollstock" in German.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2025-01-02

The image shows a structure made out of folding rulers arranged in a way that it resembles the shape of a tree or a piece of modern sculpture. The structure is placed against the corner of a room with a plain wall in the background. The photograph is in grayscale, giving it a vintage, artistic feel. At the bottom, it is labeled "Zollstockpalme," which translates from German to "Folding Ruler Palm."

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-24

This is a black and white photograph titled "Zollstockpalme" (which translates to "Folding Rule Palm" in English). The image shows a clever artistic arrangement of what appears to be a folding ruler or measuring stick mounted on a wall, configured to look like a simple, geometric representation of a palm tree. The ruler has been positioned and bent at various angles to create the trunk and fronds of the palm tree shape. The stark composition against a plain wall with strong shadows creates an interesting minimalist aesthetic. It's a creative example of finding art in everyday objects, transforming a mundane measuring tool into an abstract botanical form.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-28

This is a black and white photograph titled "Zollstockpalme" (which translates to "Folding Rule Palm" in English). It shows a creative arrangement of what appears to be a folding ruler or measuring stick mounted on a wall, configured to look like a minimalist, geometric representation of a palm tree. The ruler's segments are arranged to form a trunk and angular "fronds" branching out at the top, creating an abstract, architectural interpretation of a palm tree shape. The image is taken against a plain wall with some visible texture or wear, and there's a dark floor or corner visible at the bottom of the frame. It's an interesting example of found object art that transforms an everyday measuring tool into a playful sculptural piece.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of an unusual structure or art installation. The main focus is a set of intersecting metal beams or rods that form an abstract, angular composition against a plain background. The caption underneath the image indicates that the structure is called a "Zollstockpalme", which suggests it may be some kind of sculptural work or architectural piece. The overall impression is one of stark, geometric simplicity and visually striking design.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-25

The image is a black and white photograph of a metal structure resembling a human figure, set against a wall. The structure consists of multiple metal pieces connected by hinges, forming an abstract representation of a person. It has a long, thin body with arms and legs attached at joints, giving it a somewhat mechanical appearance.

In the background, there is a plain white wall with some dirt or stains visible on its surface. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be part of an art installation or a creative project exploring the intersection of technology and humanity.

At the bottom of the image, there is a caption in German that reads "Zollstockpalme," which translates to "Ruler Palm" in English. This title adds another layer of meaning to the image, potentially referencing the use of rulers as a tool for measurement and precision, while also evoking the idea of a palm tree as a symbol of growth and life.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture made from metal pieces attached to a wall. The sculpture is positioned in the corner of a room, with the wall on the right side and the floor on the left. The metal pieces are arranged in a geometric pattern, with some of them extending from the wall and others hanging down from the ceiling.

The background of the image is a plain white border, which surrounds the photograph. At the bottom of the image, there is a caption that reads "Zollstockpalme" in small black text. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of simplicity and minimalism, with a focus on the clean lines and geometric shapes of the sculpture.

Answer: A black-and-white photograph of a sculpture made from metal pieces attached to a wall, with a geometric pattern and a plain white border.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Zollstockpalme" by Joseph Beuys. The sculpture consists of a series of rulers arranged in a tree-like structure, resembling a palm tree. The rulers are connected at various points, creating a complex and intricate form. The sculpture is placed against a wall, and the rulers extend outwards, creating a dynamic and visually striking composition. The image has a white border, and the title of the sculpture is written in bold letters at the bottom of the image.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-02-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Zollstockpalme" by an artist. The sculpture is made of wooden rulers and is placed in a corner. The rulers are arranged in a way that resembles a palm tree. The sculpture is placed on a concrete floor, and the wall behind it is made of concrete as well. The sculpture is titled "Zollstockpalme" in the bottom center of the image.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-27

The black-and-white image presents an artful arrangement of foldable rulers positioned in the corner of a room to resemble a stylized palm tree. The rulers are bent and connected to form the trunk and branches, creating a whimsical and somewhat surreal composition against the plain walls.

The photograph is displayed with a wide, light grey border, and the title "Zollstockpalme" is printed in black text at the bottom of the image. The aesthetic is reminiscent of early photography or artistic documentation, highlighting the clever use of everyday objects in a creative context.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-27

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a surreal or abstract composition. It's a staged shot, likely meant to be a conceptual artwork.

  • Subject: The central focus is a form constructed from wooden folding rulers (also called a carpenter's rule or yardstick). The rulers are positioned against a corner of a wall, and they are assembled to vaguely resemble a stick figure or a stylized human form.
  • Composition: The figure constructed from the rulers is leaning against the corner of a room or a wall, with some parts of the figure extending out into the space. The corner is well-defined.
  • Setting: The photo is taken inside a room. The walls appear to be aged or textured. The corner is the point of support for the ruler figure.
  • Tone: The photograph has a stark, somewhat austere feel due to the black and white medium, the age of the walls, and the constructed form from an ordinary item.
  • Text: At the bottom of the picture, there is a title that says "Zollstockpalme".

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-27

The image is a black and white photograph of an abstract sculpture titled "Zollstockpalme," which translates to "Folding Ruler Palm" in English. The sculpture appears to be constructed from folding rulers or measuring sticks, arranged in a way that resembles a palm tree or a similar organic form. The sculpture is positioned in the corner of a room with plain walls and a floor that looks like it might be concrete or a similar material. The photograph is framed with a white border and the title of the artwork is printed at the bottom center of the image. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic and somewhat surreal, highlighting the contrast between the geometric, man-made materials and the organic shape they form.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image is a black-and-white photograph showcasing what appears to be an art installation titled "Zollstockpalme," as indicated by the text at the bottom of the image. The structure consists of interconnected wooden or metal pieces forming a tall, abstract, star-like or palm-like shape that leans against a wall. The wall itself is textured and weathered, suggesting age or exposure to the elements. The floor is dark, contrasting with the lighter wall and the structure. The overall composition gives a sense of minimalism and simplicity, with the structure serving as the main focus of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a sculpture titled "Zollstockpalme," which is German for "yardstick palm." The sculpture is constructed from yardsticks that have been connected to form a structure resembling a palm tree. The yardsticks are arranged in a way that creates the trunk and leaves of the tree. The sculpture is positioned in a corner of a room with plain walls, and the floor is dark, creating a stark contrast with the light-colored walls. The photograph has a minimalist aesthetic, focusing on the geometric shapes and lines of the yardsticks. The bottom of the image has the title "Zollstockpalme" written in a simple font.

Text analysis

Amazon

Zollstockpalme

Google

Zollstockpalme