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Human Generated Data

Title

Color Diagram for “Midi”

Date

1953

People

Artist: Stuart Davis, American 1892 - 1964

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Stuart Davis, 1967.79.943

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Color Diagram for “Midi”

People

Artist: Stuart Davis, American 1892 - 1964

Date

1953

Classification

Archival Material

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Stuart Davis, 1967.79.943

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

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Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Text 99.8
Handwriting 86.8
Page 83.6
Paper 62.2
Letter 58.8
Calligraphy 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

vintage 98.3
illustration 98.1
text 97.7
art 96.6
manuscript 96.6
picture frame 96.5
page 96.5
book bindings 96.2
document 96.2
retro 96.1
paper 95.4
old 94.3
antique 94.1
poetry 94
print 93.9
calligraphy 93.9
vector 93.4
letter 93
bill 92.3
card 92

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

map 56.8
envelope 46.2
old 44
paper 41
vintage 39.3
antique 39
grunge 30.7
representation 28.2
sepia 27.3
texture 27.1
container 26.8
retro 25.4
journal 24.1
page 22.3
aged 21.7
wallpaper 21.5
notebook 20.8
geography 20.3
atlas 19.4
ancient 19.1
dirty 19
world 18.6
text 18.4
plan 18
navigation 17.4
globe 16.7
travel 16.2
journey 16
pattern 15.7
discovery 15.6
parchment 15.4
direction 15.3
capital 15.2
gold 14.8
expedition 14.8
navigate 14.7
guide 14.7
route 14.7
continent 14.6
blank 14.6
art 14.3
grungy 14.2
planet 14.2
textured 14
book 13.9
geographic 13.8
boundary 13.8
location 13.7
find 13.7
position 13.7
road 13.6
tour 13.6
frame 13.5
city 13.3
nation 13.3
yellow 13.3
tourism 13.2
document 13
note 12.9
letter 12.9
rough 12.8
manuscript 12.7
brown 12.5
stained 12.5
country 12.5
card 12.4
design 12.4
path 12.3
border 11.8
worn 11.5
sheet 11.3
binding 11.1
state 10.5
canvas 10.4
empty 10.3
drawing 10.2
decorative 10
backdrop 9.9
history 9.9
handwriting 9.9
explore 9.8
torn 9.7
states 9.7
aging 9.6
close 9.1
business 9.1
pen 8.7
postcard 8.6
damaged 8.6
message 8.2
style 8.2
book jacket 8.2
surface 8.1
color 7.8
floral 7.7
communication 7.6
sign 7.5
symbol 7.4
backgrounds 7.3

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Text 95
Handwriting 88.1
Font 80.4
Drawing 76.4
Line 73
Paper 72.3
Line art 61.4
Paper product 59.4
Parallel 55.1
Illustration 54.5
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

Color Analysis

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Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a close up of text on a whiteboard 79.1%
close up of text on a whiteboard 76.6%
a close up of a whiteboard 72.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a drawing of a drawing of a man holding a guitar -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-02-06

The image shows a handwritten note and a simple line drawing. The note is dated July 1, 1953. The drawing consists of a rectangular frame with various odd shapes numbered 1 to 5 contained within. It appears to represent an abstract layout or composition.

Below the drawing, there is a handwritten note that reads:
"The Color is not only a color—Central—but it is
always an Analogy to a Plane
(front or back)
These Planes of Color exists as
Shape-Size-Ratio sequences—a
which the eye processes in a
Total Configuration of Colors
on the Same Plane—and mystery
notes the Balance of the elements and demands
that it be secure."

The script is casual and somewhat difficult to read, with some words appearing slightly ambiguous. Additionally, there is an illustration that seems to be a small doodle in the top right corner.

Anthropic Claude

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

This is a page dated July 1953 containing a simple geometric sketch and handwritten notes. The sketch shows a rectangular frame containing abstract shapes labeled with numbers 1 through 4. The shapes appear to be interconnected in a compositional study.

Below the sketch is handwritten text that reads:
"The Color is not only a Color interval — but it is always an Analogy to a Plane (front or back)
These Planes of Color exists as Shape-Size-Ratio sequences, — which the Eye sees as a total Configuration of Color on the same Plane — and the eye notes the Balance of the elements and demands that it be there."

This appears to be an artist's note about color theory and composition, discussing how color relates to spatial planes and how shapes, sizes and ratios work together to create visual balance in artwork.

Created by claude-3-haiku-48k-20240307 on 2024-03-30

The image appears to be a hand-drawn diagram or sketch. It contains various geometric shapes and numbered labels, suggesting it may be a technical or scientific diagram of some kind. The text below the diagram provides an explanation or commentary on the content, mentioning concepts like "color intervals" and "analogy to a plane". However, as the image does not contain any human faces, I will refrain from identifying or naming any individuals.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-26

The image presents a handwritten note on a yellowed paper, dated "July 1953" at the top. The note is written in black ink and features a sketch of a geometric shape with numbers 1-5 inscribed within it.

Key Features:

  • Date: July 1953
  • Handwriting: Black ink on yellowed paper
  • Sketch: Geometric shape with numbers 1-5
  • Text: Handwritten note discussing color intervals and planes

Relevant Elements:

  • The sketch appears to be a diagram illustrating the concept of color intervals and planes.
  • The handwritten text provides additional context and explanation for the sketch.
  • The date suggests that the note was created in July 1953.

Explanation:

The image is a handwritten note that explores the concept of color intervals and planes. The sketch depicts a geometric shape with numbers 1-5, which may represent different colors or shades. The accompanying text provides further explanation and context for the sketch, discussing the relationship between color intervals and planes. The date of July 1953 indicates that the note was created during this time period. Overall, the image presents a unique and interesting example of artistic notation and exploration.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-02

The image is a handwritten note on yellowed paper, dated July 1953. The note features a simple line drawing of a geometric shape with numbers and text below it. The text appears to be a description of the drawing, discussing the color intervals and their relationship to the planes of color.

  • The note is written in black ink on yellowed paper.
    • The paper has a worn and aged appearance, with visible signs of aging.
    • The handwriting is cursive and difficult to read.
  • The drawing depicts a geometric shape with numbers and lines.
    • The shape is composed of various geometric elements, including rectangles, triangles, and circles.
    • The numbers and lines within the shape appear to represent different colors or intervals.
  • The text below the drawing provides additional context and explanation.
    • The text discusses the concept of color intervals and their relationship to the planes of color.
    • The text also mentions the balance of elements and demands notes, suggesting that the drawing is part of a larger artistic or design project.

Overall, the image appears to be a sketch or study for a larger work, possibly an art piece or design project. The use of geometric shapes and numbers suggests a focus on pattern and structure, while the text provides additional context and meaning to the drawing.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image appears to be a handwritten note or sketch on a piece of paper. The text reads "July 1, 1953" at the top, indicating the date of the note. Below the date, there is a diagram or drawing with numbered sections labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The text below the diagram discusses color and its relationship to planes, suggesting that the note may be related to art, design, or color theory.

The note appears to be written in a cursive or flowing style, with the text and diagram occupying most of the page. The paper has a slightly yellowed appearance, which may indicate that it is an older document. Overall, the image conveys a sense of creativity and exploration, with the note and diagram suggesting a thoughtful and artistic approach to the topic of color.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a piece of paper with a drawing and some handwritten text. The drawing is of a geometric shape, which looks like a house with four rooms. The rooms are numbered from 1 to 4. The text is written in a cursive font and appears to be a quote or a statement about color and its relationship to planes and balance. The paper has a yellowish hue, and the handwriting is somewhat faded, suggesting that it may be an old document.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a scan of a hand-drawn sketch and text on a piece of paper. The paper appears to be slightly yellowed with age.

At the top, handwritten in cursive, is "July 1, 1953" with a small abstract star shape above.

Below the date, a rectangular frame contains a diagram of five abstract shapes, each labeled with a number from 1 to 5. The lines are somewhat shaky, indicating they were drawn by hand.

Below the frame, a handwritten text block reads:
"The color is not only a color interval - but it is always an Analogy to a Plane (front or back)
These Planes of Color exists as Shape-Size-Ratio sequences, which the Eye sees as a Total Configuration of Colors on the Same Plane - and MisEye notes the Balance of the Elements and demands that it be secure."

The text discusses the relationship between color, plane, shape, and visual perception.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sketch on a piece of aged, cream-colored paper. It appears to be a handwritten note or diagram, possibly related to art or color theory, given the content of the text.

Visual Elements:

  • Diagram: At the top, there is a simple, somewhat geometric diagram drawn with a black pen or marker. It consists of a roughly rectangular border framing several irregular shapes, numbered 1 through 5. These shapes appear to be abstract representations, possibly representing areas of color or planes within a composition.
  • Handwritten Text: Below the diagram is a significant amount of handwritten text, also in black ink. The handwriting is cursive and somewhat casual. The text appears to be an artist's or theorist's notes, exploring ideas about color and composition.
  • Date: The top right corner of the image notes "July 1, 1953" which provides a date for the image's creation.

Content and Interpretation:

  • Subject Matter: The text clearly discusses the concept of color, its relationship to planes, and how the eye perceives it. The notes emphasize that color is not just an interval but also a representation of a space, and that the shape, size, and ratios of colors and their relationships are important. The writer touches on the idea of balance in the elements, and the overall configuration.
  • Artistic or Theoretical Context: The image is likely from an artist, a color theorist, or someone involved in the analysis of art. The language used aligns with discussions of abstract art and color relationships.

Overall, the image is a glimpse into an artist's creative process, presenting a diagram with related notes on the way the elements of color function in the overall arrangement of a composition.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a handwritten note dated July 1, 1953. It contains a sketch and accompanying text. The sketch appears to be a rough diagram divided into four numbered sections (1, 2, 3, and 4). The text below the sketch discusses concepts related to color and visual perception. Here is a detailed summary of the text:

"The Color is not only a Color Interval — but it is always an Analogy to a Plane (front or back). These Planes of Color exists as Shape-Size-Ratio sequences, which the Eye sees as a Total Configuration of Colors on the Same Plane — and thus Eye notes the Balance of the Elements and demands that it be Seen."

The text seems to be discussing the perception of color in terms of spatial relationships and configurations. It suggests that color is not just an interval but is analogous to planes (front or back) and that these planes of color exist in sequences of shape, size, and ratio. The eye perceives these sequences as a total configuration of colors on the same plane, and it seeks balance among the elements.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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