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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus performers using a springboard for acrobatic feats)

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.12140

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus performers using a springboard for acrobatic feats)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.12140

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.8
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man 95.8
adult 95.7
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vehicle 92.1
music 91.2
group 91.2
musician 91
sports equipment 90.6
street 90.5
woman 90.3
athlete 87.9
fun 86
outfit 85.9
competition 84.7
one 84.6
golfer 83.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

architecture 27
structure 22.9
building 21.5
tower 19.7
travel 17.6
bridge 17.3
industry 17.1
chime 16.9
city 16.6
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history 15.2
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old 14.6
construction 14.5
industrial 14.5
fountain 14.2
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water 12
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landmark 10.8
black 10.8
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crane 10.2
power 10.1
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house 9.2
street 9.2
historic 9.2
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monument 8.4
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art 8.2
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support 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 99.4
outdoor 97.7
black and white 86.8
black 71.3
white 69.2
tree 67.1
old 52

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Clothing
Footwear
Person
Poster
Man
Human face
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Person 94.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

streetview architecture 83.9%
paintings art 12.1%
interior objects 2.4%
nature landscape 1.5%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a city in the 1950s.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a man is performing a stunt at a circus

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

The image is a negative of a circus or performance scene, showing acrobats in action. At the center, one performer is mid-air, having launched off a seesaw-like device, while another acrobat balances on a person's shoulders. Several individuals are positioned around, seemingly engaged in supporting roles or preparing for their turn. The background includes a large crowd of spectators, trees, and tall equipment such as trapeze or scaffolding. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly during daytime. The inverted colors give the image its distinctive negative appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image is a black and white negative of a circus or acrobatic performance involving a teeterboard, which is similar to a seesaw used for launching acrobats into the air. In the center, there is an acrobat being propelled into the air, captured mid-flight in a dynamic pose. Below, a group of performers are stationed on the ground, some assisting with the launch while others appear to be watching the airborne acrobat. In the background, there are more people, likely an audience, and some trees. The presence of rigging and poles suggests that this image might be set in an outdoor circus or performance area. The negative nature of the image lends an ethereal quality, with reversed lighting and contrasts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a nighttime scene at what appears to be a carnival or fairground. In the center of the frame, there is a group of performers or acrobats engaged in an aerial act, with one person suspended in the air by ropes or wires. The performers are silhouetted against the dark sky, creating a dramatic and dynamic visual effect.

The background features various carnival rides and structures, including what looks like a ferris wheel or other tall ride. The scene is illuminated by bright lights, creating a festive and lively atmosphere.

Overall, the image captures the energy and excitement of a carnival or fairground performance, with the acrobatic display as the focal point.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The black and white image depicts a winter carnival or festival scene at night. There are several people standing on large seesaws or teeter-totters made of wood planks and supported by wooden structures. The people appear to be playing and balancing on the seesaws. In the background, there are bare trees and what looks like a crowd of spectators or attendees at the event. The overall scene has a festive and playful atmosphere, capturing a moment of outdoor winter entertainment and activities.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from a circus or acrobatic performance. The image shows performers executing what appears to be a teeterboard (also known as a Korean plank or acrobatic seesaw) act. One person can be seen launched high into the air while others stand ready to catch them. The teeterboard is visible in the foreground, and there's a crowd of spectators visible in the background. There are also some utility poles and trees visible in the background. The photo appears to be taken at night or in low light conditions, giving it a dramatic quality. The setting looks like it could be at a fairground or outdoor event space.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a group of people performing a circus act, with one person flying through the air and being caught by another.

  • The person flying through the air is a young boy wearing a white shirt and pants. He is suspended in mid-air, his arms and legs outstretched, as if he is in the midst of a daring acrobatic stunt.
  • The person catching the boy is a man wearing a dark shirt and pants. He stands on a platform or pedestal, his arms outstretched to receive the boy. His face is focused intently on the boy, as if he is concentrating on catching him safely.
  • In the background, there are several other people watching the performance. They are all dressed in casual clothing and appear to be enjoying the show. There are also some trees and buildings visible in the distance, adding to the sense of a lively outdoor event.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and energy. The performers seem to be fully engaged in their act, and the audience appears to be thoroughly entertained. The use of black and white photography adds a sense of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, making it feel like a classic snapshot from a bygone era.

In summary, the image captures a thrilling moment in a circus performance, with a young boy flying through the air and being caught by a skilled acrobat. The scene is set against a lively outdoor backdrop, complete with a cheering audience and a sense of excitement and energy.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a trapeze act, with a woman in mid-air and two men holding her up. The scene appears to be set outdoors at night, with a crowd of people watching in the background.

In the foreground, the woman is suspended in the air, her body arched backward as she grasps the hands of the two men below her. The men are standing on a platform or stage, their arms outstretched to support the woman's weight. To the left of the platform, another person is visible, possibly a spotter or assistant.

Behind the performers, a large crowd of people can be seen gathered around the perimeter of the performance area. They appear to be watching the trapeze act with interest, some of them taking pictures or videos.

The background of the image features trees and buildings, suggesting that the performance is taking place in a park or other outdoor venue. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and energy, capturing the thrill and danger of the trapeze act.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a circus performance. The image captures a moment where a performer is doing a handstand on a horizontal bar, while another performer is holding him in the air. The performers are wearing formal attire, and there is a crowd of people watching the performance. The image also shows a stage with a platform, a ladder, and a trapeze. The background of the image shows trees and a house.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

A black-and-white photo of a circus performance, possibly from the early 1900s. A woman is performing a trapeze act, while two men are supporting her by holding her hands. Another man is standing on a seesaw, possibly waiting for his turn. A man is standing on the side, looking at the performance. There are several people watching the performance. There are trees and houses in the background.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph, appearing to be a negative, showing a circus performance. The scene is set outdoors at night, with what appears to be a large crowd in the background.

Here's a breakdown of the key elements:

  • The Acrobatic Performance: The focal point of the image is a daring acrobatic feat. A person is being launched or thrown into the air. Another person is standing on the shoulders of others preparing to catch them. The crowd seems to be in anticipation of their performance.
  • The Stage: In the foreground, there are two seesaws. Performers are likely using the seesaws to launch each other into the air.
  • The Rigging: In the background, a tall structure with ropes and platforms suggests a trapeze setup.
  • The Audience: A large crowd is visible in the distance.
  • The Lighting: The lighting seems to be from overhead spotlights, but the details are not entirely clear.

Overall, the image captures a thrilling moment during a circus performance, highlighting the skill, risk, and entertainment value of the acrobatic acts.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows an acrobatic performance during a circus act. In the background, there is a tall circus rig with ladders and ropes extending to a platform at the top. A crowd of people watches the performance, their faces indistinct.

In the center of the image, two people are performing an acrobatic feat. One person is inverted, standing on the shoulders of another person. A third person is in mid-air, presumably jumping from the position on top of the inverted performer.

In the foreground, there are two teeter-totters, with a person on the left side, and others nearby who seem to be assisting or observing the act.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image appears to be a vintage photograph capturing a lively outdoor event, possibly a fair or festival. The scene is set at night, illuminated by lights, and features a group of people engaged in various activities.

In the foreground, there is a man standing on a narrow plank or beam, which is supported by two sawhorses. He seems to be balancing or performing a trick. Another person is standing on a platform nearby, possibly assisting or participating in the activity.

In the background, there is a large structure resembling a ship's mast with rigging and ropes. A person is seen suspended in the air, holding onto a rope or trapeze, suggesting an acrobatic performance. Below this structure, a crowd of onlookers is gathered, watching the activities. The crowd includes men, women, and children, dressed in what appears to be period clothing, indicating that the photograph might be from the mid-20th century.

The setting includes trees and a building, contributing to the festive atmosphere. The overall scene conveys a sense of community and entertainment, typical of a local fair or festival.

Qwen

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

This black-and-white photograph captures a circus performance at night. The image shows a group of acrobats performing a daring act on a trapeze bar. The performer in the air is suspended, showcasing a moment of skill and balance. Below, three acrobats support each other on a balancing board, creating a human pyramid. The scene is set outdoors, with a crowd of spectators in the background, observing the performance. The lighting focuses on the performers, making them the central focus of the image, while the audience and background are dimly lit. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it might be from an older era.

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

This black-and-white image captures a nighttime scene of a performance, likely at a circus or festival. The main focus is on a group of performers engaged in an acrobatic act. One performer is suspended in the air, holding onto a rope or trapeze, while another performer stands on a springboard, reaching up towards the airborne performer. Additional performers are standing on the ground, supporting the acrobatic act. The background shows a crowd of spectators watching the performance, along with some trees and structures, including a ship's mast. The ground is covered with a mat or cushion for safety. The image has a vintage feel, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the black-and-white format.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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