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Title

Affixed sheet (telegram to Otto Piene from Thomas Grochowiak)

Date

1976

People

Artist: Otto Piene, German 1928 - 2014

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Goldring Piene, 2019.11.47.1

Copyright

© Otto Piene Estate

Human Generated Data

Title

Affixed sheet (telegram to Otto Piene from Thomas Grochowiak)

People

Artist: Otto Piene, German 1928 - 2014

Date

1976

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Goldring Piene, 2019.11.47.1

Copyright

© Otto Piene Estate

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Amazon
created on 2020-09-16

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Clarifai
created on 2020-09-16

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Imagga
created on 2020-09-16

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Google
created on 2020-09-16

Microsoft
created on 2020-09-16

text 100
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Book
Building

Clarifai

Book 75.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2020-09-16

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interior objects 1%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a book opened to show a page of a book

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

a notebook with handwritten notes and a drawing of a building

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-31

The image features an open book or notebook with two pages displayed.

  • On the left page, there's a photograph of a building with an intricate architectural structure on top. The building is illuminated, and the photograph appears to be taken at night. Below the photograph, there is a handwritten phrase that appears to be "position of masks."

  • The right page contains two Western Union telegrams with text primarily in German. The telegrams have a brown and yellow design. There is additional handwritten text in blue ink on the right side of the right page, with some words underlined. The telegrams appear to be official communications and are addressed to "OTTO PIENE" with references to specific locations and details about an event or discussion. The page also has some red marks resembling stamps or ink smudges at the top.

The overall appearance of the image suggests an archival or documentary context.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-13

This image appears to represent a page from a scrapbook or journal. On the left side of the opened book, there is a photograph that has been pasted onto the paper. This photograph shows a well-lit, classical architectural detail of a building at night, possibly from a corner perspective, with the sky in the background remaining dark and providing a contrast to the illuminated edifice.

The right side of the spread features what seem to be two Western Union telegrams with some information visible, though not all of it is legible. The telegrams contain typed text in German and are affixed to the page. There is writing in blue ink over and around the telegrams, indicating annotations or remarks added by hand. The pen marks include crossed-out text, underlines, and some words and numbers that are partially discernible.

The upper part of the right page has prominent red markings, possibly red pen or paint splatters, adding to the overall collage-like and texturally rich appearance of the page. On the lower-left corner of the right page, there's a handwritten phrase in mirror writing; when reversed, it might read like "forward to editor," however, the words are not entirely clear and require a mirror or digital inversion to confirm.

The general composition suggests the image narrates a moment or a sequence of events, perhaps related to art, communication, or historical research, with various elements incorporated to record, convey, or evoke a specific narrative or thematic connection.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-25

This image shows two Western Union telegrams. The top telegram appears to be in German text, while the bottom telegram includes a photograph of what looks like a classical-style building with a large chandelier or lighting fixture visible above it. The building appears to be the "Kunsthalle Recklinghausen" as mentioned in the telegram text. The telegrams have the distinctive Western Union branding with brown bars at the top. The documents seem to be mounted on a page with some handwritten blue notes visible on the right side.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-27

This image appears to be a page spread containing two main elements. On the left is a photograph of what appears to be an architectural model or structure, showing an ornate building or pavilion with a dramatic spiked or crown-like structure on its roof. The image has a dark background and the structure appears to be lit to highlight its architectural details.

On the right side is a Western Union telegram in German, dated around 1977, addressed to someone in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The telegram appears to be yellowed with age and contains text about an art exhibition or conference. There are also some handwritten notes in blue ink on the right margin of the page.

The overall composition suggests this might be part of a documentation or archive related to an art installation or architectural project, possibly connected to the Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, which is mentioned in the telegram.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-13

The image shows the interior of a building, possibly a cathedral or church, with an intricate architectural design featuring columns, arches, and a large central dome or tower. The building has an ornate and grand appearance, with a sense of religious or historical significance. Alongside the image, there are two Western Union telegram forms, suggesting this may be related to some form of communication or documentation.

Meta Llama

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

This image depicts a page from an open book, featuring a photograph of a building on the left and two yellowed telegrams on the right. The building, rendered in a sepia tone, is adorned with numerous white flags or streamers, set against a dark background. The telegrams, bearing the "Western Union" logo, display typed text in German, accompanied by handwritten notes in blue ink. The book's pages exhibit signs of wear, including red stains, scribbled notes, and a torn corner. The overall appearance suggests that this is a scanned or photographed page from a personal journal or scrapbook, possibly created by an artist or individual with a penchant for collecting ephemera.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-21

The image presents a two-page spread from a book or journal, featuring a photograph of a building on the left page and a telegram on the right page.

  • Left Page:
    • The left page contains a photograph of a building with a distinctive architectural design.
    • The building appears to be made of stone or concrete and features a large dome or turret at its center.
    • The photograph is in color, with a dark background that highlights the building's details.
    • There is handwritten text at the bottom of the page, but it is not legible.
  • Right Page:
    • The right page features a telegram with a yellowed paper background and brown headers.
    • The telegram is addressed to "CAPM" and includes a message written in a foreign language, likely German or another European language.
    • The telegram is typed on a standard Western Union form, with the company's logo visible at the top.
    • There are handwritten notes and corrections on the page, including a red stamp or sticker in the upper-right corner.

In summary, the image showcases a unique combination of a photograph and a telegram on a single page spread, offering a glimpse into the contents of a book or journal. The photograph of the building provides a visual interest, while the telegram adds a sense of mystery and intrigue with its cryptic message and foreign language.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a book that is open to a page with a photo of a building and handwritten notes on the side. The photo depicts a building with a dome-shaped roof and windows. The text on the photo is in German. The notes on the side are written in blue and red ink and appear to be a mix of words and numbers. The book has a yellow cover with the words "Telegram" on it.

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

An open book with a photograph of a building and a telegram with a handwritten note on the right side. The telegram is from Western Union, and it is addressed to someone in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The telegram is about a meeting and a press conference. The telegram is dated April 19, 1976. The telegram is signed by someone named "CAPM." The telegram is written in German.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image:

This is a spread from a journal or sketchbook. On the left side, there is a photograph of a building illuminated at night. The building appears to be a large, ornate structure, possibly a museum or public building, with a clear dome on top. On the right side, there are two telegrams from Western Union. They appear to be dated June 20, 1977. Handwritten notes, possibly personal reflections or related to the telegrams, are scribbled on the right page. The spread gives a feel of artistic documentation or planning.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here is a description of the image you provided:

The image shows an open sketchbook, presenting a collage-like composition. On the left page, there's a photograph adhered. The photo showcases a building at night, illuminated from within, with an elaborate, possibly temporary, structure on top that resembles a festive decoration or artistic installation. The lighting gives the building and its surroundings a subdued, somewhat mystical appearance.

The right page features two yellowish telegrams from Western Union pasted onto the page. The telegrams are filled with typed text, indicating they contain a message or communication. Next to the telegrams, there are handwritten notes scribbled on the page.

Overall, the image combines visual and textual elements to create an artistic piece. The photograph of the building juxtaposed with the telegrams and handwritten notes suggests a connection between architectural vision, communication, and personal reflection within the context of the sketchbook's pages.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image appears to be a page from a notebook or a scrapbook. It contains two main items:

  1. Photograph on the Left Side:

    • The photograph depicts a building with a distinctive architectural design. The building has a central dome-like structure with multiple spires or antenna-like projections extending from the top. The structure is surrounded by scaffolding, suggesting that it is either under construction or undergoing renovation.
  2. Telegram on the Right Side:

    • The telegram is from Western Union and is dated October 22, 1981. It is addressed to "Herrn Otto Piene" at an address in Cologne, Germany.
    • The text of the telegram is in German and appears to be a message related to an art exhibition or event. The sender is identified as "Gruppo Grecanico Kunsthalle Recklinghausen."
    • The telegram mentions an exhibition and invites the recipient to a press conference on October 29, 1981, at 11:00 AM.
  3. Handwritten Notes:

    • There are handwritten notes and annotations around the telegram and the photograph. These notes are in various colors and seem to be in English and possibly German.
    • Some of the visible notes include phrases like "impossible," "introduce myself," and "meet you at the roof."

Overall, the image seems to be a personal record or documentation related to an art event or exhibition, combining visual and textual elements to convey information about the event and the recipient's involvement.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

The image displays an open, handwritten notebook or journal. On the left page, there is a photograph of a building or structure with a dark, textured roof or rooftop design. The text on this page is handwritten and appears to say "27Am to choir boy" at the bottom. The right page contains a yellowed piece of paper with the header "Western Union Telegram." This telegram is dated "06/20/77" and seems to be a formal communication, possibly related to an art exhibition or event, as indicated by the mention of "Kunsthalle Recklinghausen." The text on the telegram is partially legible, mentioning names and addresses, and appears to be related to an international press conference. The page also shows some handwritten notes in blue ink on the right side, suggesting a personal or organizational reference to the content. The overall appearance of the notebook suggests it might have been used for keeping records or notes related to the event or project mentioned in the telegram.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-13

This image shows an open notebook or sketchbook page with two distinct sections.

On the left side, there is a photograph of a building model. The building has a rectangular base with multiple windows and a balcony-like structure. Atop the building is a large, pyramid-like structure that appears to be made of metallic or reflective material. The photograph is placed on a white page that has some red splatters and scribbles around the edges. Below the photograph, there is handwritten text that reads "dream to [illegible]".

On the right side, there are two Western Union telegrams pasted onto the page. The telegrams are yellow with black text. The top telegram is addressed to Herrn Otto Piene at 60 Wadsworth Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and mentions something about an object and an international press conference. The bottom telegram is addressed to Gruss Grochowiak Kunsthalle Recklinghausen. The pages around the telegrams also have various handwritten notes and scribbles in blue ink.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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