Human Generated Data

Title

Black on White (Design for Wallpaper 'Ink Blot')

Date

1930-1931

People

Artist: Elsa Thiemann, German 1910 - 1981

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Antonia Paepcke Dubrul Fund, 2022.13

Human Generated Data

Title

Black on White (Design for Wallpaper 'Ink Blot')

People

Artist: Elsa Thiemann, German 1910 - 1981

Date

1930-1931

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Antonia Paepcke Dubrul Fund, 2022.13

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-01-26

Home Decor 100
Rug 99.8
Camouflage 64.2
Military Uniform 64.2
Military 64.2
Face 63.1
Person 63.1
Head 63.1
Silhouette 56.7
Stencil 55

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-13

camouflage 100
pattern 99.4
seamless 99.2
no person 98.7
commando 98.5
vector 98.2
desktop 98.2
design 98.1
illustration 98.1
khaki 98
paintball 98
graphic 97.8
texture 97.6
stealth 97.4
wallpaper 97.1
abstract 96.6
silhouette 95.4
art 95.1
fabric 95
fashion 94.1

Imagga
created on 2023-01-26

design 33.2
pattern 31.5
graphic 29.2
seamless 24.7
wallpaper 24.5
art 24.3
element 24
decoration 22.5
floral 20.4
backdrop 19.8
retro 19.7
texture 19.5
silhouette 19.1
decorative 18.4
collection 17.2
black 16.9
creative 15.9
tracing 15.7
ornate 15.6
backgrounds 15.4
ornament 14.7
grunge 14.5
plant 14.4
drawing 14.3
camouflage 13.7
silhouettes 13.6
tile 13.6
textile 13.3
symbol 12.8
shape 12.7
card 12.7
vintage 12.4
flower 12.3
damask 12.2
style 11.9
old 11.9
border 11.8
season 11.7
decor 11.5
holiday 11.5
print 11.3
fabric 11.3
set 11
leaf 10.9
repetition 10.8
deer 10.8
patterns 10.4
puzzle 10.4
frame 10.2
aged 10
repeat 9.8
artistic 9.6
color 9.5
antique 9
material 8.9
curve 8.8
ink 8.7
animal 8.7
map 8.6
outline 8.5
elements 8.4
artwork 8.3
paper 8.1
digital 8.1
new 8.1
star 8.1
arabesque 7.9
surface 7.9
colors 7.9
textured 7.9
painting 7.8
modern 7.7
stain 7.7
curl 7.6
textures 7.6
game 7.6
bird 7.5
sketch 7.3
group 7.3
paint 7.3
dirty 7.2
celebration 7.2
wildlife 7.1
icon 7.1

Google
created on 2023-01-26

Plant 92.3
Vertebrate 92
Mammal 85.4
Sleeve 83.9
Font 83.4
Art 78.3
Tree 77.6
Rectangle 77.5
Painting 76.6
Pattern 76.6
Monochrome 69.2
Drawing 68.6
Symmetry 65.2
Fruit 64.4
Event 63.8
Monochrome photography 62.6
Circle 59.9
Illustration 59.8
Flowering plant 56.5
Sketch 51.7

Microsoft
created on 2023-01-26

text 83.4
drawing 78.4
pattern 76.2
fabric 14.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Poster

Clarifai

Poster 64.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-01-26

paintings art 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2023-01-26

a close up of a piece of paper 77.4%
a close up of a womans face 77.3%
a piece of paper 77.1%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white painting of a black and white background

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

a black and white print with white spots

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image features a bold black-and-white abstract pattern, resembling the visual effect of camouflage or cowhide. Black blotches are interspersed with white spaces, creating a high-contrast composition. Upon closer inspection, a hidden optical illusion can be perceived, possibly depicting a pair of eyes or faces subtly embedded in the pattern. The symmetrical arrangement of the shapes gives the image a sense of balance, while enhancing its mysterious, experimental aesthetic.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image is an abstract black and white pattern that resembles the spots on a cow. It consists of irregular white shapes on a black background, creating a high contrast between the different areas. The pattern is symmetric across the vertical axis, with the white spots distributed in a way that can sometimes evoke the human figure or face, depending on individual interpretation. There also seems to be a subtle emergence of two large eye-like shapes in the top half of the image, adding to the ambiguity and optical illusion effect.

Anthropic Claude

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

This image appears to be an abstract black and white pattern. It shows irregular white shapes or spots scattered across a black background, creating a somewhat organic or random-looking pattern. The contrast between the black and white areas is stark and dramatic. The pattern could be reminiscent of animal prints, camouflage patterns, or naturally occurring patterns like those found on tree bark or stones. There's a vertical white line or edge visible on the right side of the image.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-12-31

The image appears to be a black and white abstract composition featuring irregular, organic shapes and patterns. The background is entirely black, with contrasting white shapes and blotches scattered across the frame in a seemingly random yet visually compelling arrangement. The overall effect is one of bold, high-contrast abstract art, with the stark black and white palette creating a striking visual impact.

Created by claude-3-opus-20240229 on 2024-12-31

The image shows an abstract black and white pattern. It appears to be a repeating camouflage-like design made up of irregular blotchy shapes in black and white. The shapes resemble amorphous landmasses or puddles and create an overall dappled, mottled effect across the rectangular frame. The high contrast between the black and white areas gives it a bold, graphic quality. The organic forms and lack of straight lines or geometric elements makes the pattern seem random and naturalistic.

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-31

This appears to be an abstract black and white pattern or design. The image consists of irregular white shapes scattered across a black background, creating a contrast between positive and negative space. The white shapes are organic and amorphous, almost like random splotches or fragments. The pattern appears to have some repetition, suggesting it might be a textile design or wallpaper pattern. The overall effect is reminiscent of a camouflage pattern or perhaps shadows cast by leaves, though more abstract in nature.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black and white abstract art piece, featuring a pattern of irregularly shaped white spots on a black background. The spots vary in size and shape, with some being small and rounded, while others are larger and more elongated. The overall effect is one of randomness and spontaneity, as if the artist has splattered paint onto the canvas without any deliberate pattern or design.

The image is framed by a thin white border, which adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall piece. The border is slightly worn and frayed in places, giving the image a sense of age and history.

Overall, the image is a striking and thought-provoking work of art that invites the viewer to contemplate its meaning and significance. It is a testament to the power of abstract art to evoke emotions and spark imagination, and it would be a valuable addition to any art collection.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a striking black and white abstract design, featuring irregularly shaped white areas scattered across a solid black background. The white shapes vary in size and are randomly distributed, creating a visually dynamic pattern. A thin white border surrounds the image, adding a touch of contrast to the overall composition.

Key Features:

  • Background: Solid black
  • White Shapes: Irregularly shaped, varying in size
  • Distribution: Randomly scattered across the background
  • Border: Thin white border surrounding the image

Visual Impact:

The image's abstract design creates a sense of movement and energy, with the white shapes seemingly floating on the black background. The contrast between the two colors adds depth and visual interest, making the image engaging and dynamic.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts an abstract painting characterized by a striking black and white color scheme. The composition features irregular, amorphous shapes that resemble organic forms, possibly reminiscent of clouds or smoke. These shapes are scattered across the canvas, creating a dynamic and somewhat chaotic pattern. The white shapes are irregular in shape and size, with some appearing more defined and others more diffuse, blending seamlessly into the black background. The overall effect is one of movement and fluidity, with the white forms appearing to float and merge within the darker areas. The painting's edges are bordered by a thin white line, framing the artwork and enhancing its abstract quality.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a monochromatic black and white pattern, resembling a texture or a design. The pattern consists of irregular shapes and forms that are scattered across the surface. The shapes vary in size and are somewhat abstract, giving the impression of a random or organic arrangement. The contrast between the black and white elements creates a dynamic visual effect. The overall composition suggests a sense of movement or flow, as if the shapes are interacting with each other.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-28

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white abstract pattern within a white frame. The pattern is comprised of irregular, organic-looking shapes in contrasting colors. Areas of solid black are interspersed with similar shapes in white. The arrangement of the shapes creates a dense, all-over pattern, somewhat reminiscent of camouflage or a stylized animal print. The composition is roughly divided into quadrants, with a visible seam separating the top half from the bottom half, indicating that the pattern might have been pieced together.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-28

The image is a black and white abstract artwork. It is comprised of irregular, amoeba-like shapes that create a high-contrast pattern. The background is solid black, with the white shapes scattered across it. The arrangement of the shapes gives the piece a dynamic and somewhat random feel, perhaps resembling a pattern found in nature, such as animal markings or a forest canopy. The image has a white border that contains the artwork.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image features an abstract pattern composed of irregular, organic shapes in black and white. The shapes are scattered across the entire surface, creating a chaotic and visually intricate design. The black areas dominate the background, while the white shapes appear to be splotches or blotches, varying in size and form. The overall effect is reminiscent of a camouflage pattern or an abstract painting, with a stark contrast between the black and white elements. The edges of the shapes are uneven and irregular, adding to the abstract and somewhat random appearance of the design.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-15

This image is a black and white abstract artwork. It consists of a complex pattern of irregular white shapes scattered across a black background. The white shapes vary in size and form, creating a dynamic and visually engaging composition. The contrast between the black and white elements gives the artwork a strong visual impact. The overall effect is reminiscent of a camouflage pattern or a chaotic, organic arrangement of forms. The image is framed with a thin white border, which adds a sense of definition to the artwork.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-15

The image you provided is a black and white abstract artwork. It features a pattern of irregular, fragmented shapes that appear to be cutouts or stencils placed against a black background. The shapes are scattered throughout the image, creating a sense of space and movement. The edges of the shapes are jagged and uneven, adding to the organic and chaotic feel of the piece. The overall effect is reminiscent of a natural texture or a pattern found in nature, such as the markings on a spotted animal or the surface of a stone. The stark contrast between the white shapes and the black background makes the composition visually striking and dynamic.