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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (seal balanced on a horizontal pole)

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, 4.2002.12141

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (seal balanced on a horizontal pole)

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, 4.2002.12141

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Animal 99.5
Human 94.1
Acrobatic 71.7
Architecture 61.9
Building 61.9
Advertisement 60.5
Text 57.7
Urban 56.9
City 55
Town 55

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 99.3
people 99
street 95.7
adult 94.9
balance 94.5
one 93.8
man 93.3
action 92.9
competition 89.7
music 89.2
performance 86.9
woman 86.1
motion 85.5
dancing 84.4
wear 84.4
dancer 83
sports equipment 80.5
model 80.3
portrait 79.3
jumping 78.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

billboard 52.6
signboard 41.8
bird 41.8
flying 38.8
sky 36.4
fly 31.7
flight 29.7
seagull 29.5
structure 29.2
feather 28.8
freedom 28.3
wings 27.8
wildlife 27.6
gull 26.8
wing 26.2
air 24.8
against 23
free 20.6
competition 20.1
athlete 18.9
nation 18.9
versus 18.7
cheering 18.6
nighttime 18.6
lights 18.5
audience 18.5
stadium 18.5
championship 18.5
fight 18.4
flag 18.3
match 18.3
skill 18.3
crowd 18.2
patriotic 18.2
silhouette 18.2
symbol 18.2
animal 18.2
sea 18.2
muscular 18.1
dangerous 18.1
soaring 17.8
event 17.6
training 17.5
sport 17.5
beak 17.4
icon 17.4
ocean 16.6
park 16.5
wild 15.7
player 15.1
person 14.9
uppercut 14.8
jab 14.8
ropes 14.8
punch 14.7
shorts 14.7
boxing 14.7
gloves 14.5
block 14.3
ring 14.2
feathers 13.6
people 13.4
soar 12.8
device 12.8
water 12.7
birds 12.6
field 12.5
high 12.1
gliding 11.9
boxer 11.8
bat 11.5
black 10.8
travel 10.6
cloud 10.3
wind 10.3
jet 10.2
clouds 10.1
peace 10.1
spread 9.8
aviation 9.8
one 9.7
life 9.5
dove 9.5
sun 9.3
placental 9.3
outdoor 9.2
outdoors 9
avian 8.8
fighting 8.8
plane 8.7
airplane 8.7
bright 8.6
animals 8.3
vehicle 8.1
coast 8.1
wingspan 7.9
mammal 7.8
aircraft 7.8
sunny 7.7
speed 7.3
summer 7.1
machine 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 99.7
black and white 81.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Person

Clarifai

Bird
Person

AWS Rekognition

Bird 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

streetview architecture 21.8%
paintings art 19.7%
pets animals 17.1%
interior objects 16.9%
nature landscape 10.6%
events parties 5.6%
food drinks 4.7%
text visuals 1.3%
cars vehicles 1.1%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a photograph of a dolphin.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a large white bird perched on a pole

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This is a black-and-white negative image showing a trained sea lion performing a trick. The sea lion is captured mid-jump as it gracefully leaps over a horizontal bar with its body curved upward. The setting appears to be an outdoor performance area with spectators visible in the background, likely seated or standing behind a barrier. The foreground includes performance equipment such as platforms to support the bar. The bottom edge of the stage is decorated, possibly with a star pattern. The image suggests an event, likely at a zoo or a circus-style entertainment venue.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph negative of a performing seal. The seal is balancing on its belly on a horizontal bar that is raised off the ground. The background shows a crowd of spectators watching the performance, likely at a circus or animal show. The stage is decorated with a pattern that seems to consist of stars. The seal is poised elegantly with its head raised. The photograph has a vintage feel, indicated by the style of the image and the attire of the spectators, suggesting it might have been taken several decades ago.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large, mounted fish specimen displayed in what appears to be a museum or aquarium setting. The fish has an elongated, seal-like body and is positioned on a platform, with various objects and displays visible in the background. The image is in black and white, giving it a vintage or historical aesthetic.

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

This appears to be a black and white photograph of a seal or sea lion balancing on a pole or bar, likely as part of a performance or show. The image shows the animal in a graceful pose, with its body stretched out horizontally along the bar. In the background, you can see what appears to be rows of audience seating or bleachers. The photograph has a theatrical quality to it, suggesting it was taken at a marine park, circus, or similar entertainment venue. The lighting creates a dramatic effect against the dark background, highlighting the performer's sleek form.

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 seal balancing on a tightrope, with the following details:

  • The seal is positioned in the center of the image, facing upwards and to the right. It has its flippers extended for balance and appears to be standing upright on the tightrope.
  • The tightrope is thin and extends from the left side of the image to the right, with the seal balancing on it.
  • In the background, there are several people watching the performance, as well as a tent or building with a crowd of people inside.
  • The overall atmosphere suggests that the image was taken at a circus or other entertainment venue, where the seal is performing a trick for the audience.

The image captures a moment of suspense and excitement, as the seal balances precariously on the tightrope. The crowd in the background adds to the sense of anticipation and wonder, as they watch the seal's impressive feat.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a seal balancing on a pole. The seal is standing upright on its hind flippers, with its front flippers raised in the air. It appears to be performing a trick or stunt, possibly as part of a circus or aquatic show.

In the background, there is a building with a crowd of people watching the performance. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively and entertaining event, with the seal being the main attraction.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a seal performing a balancing act on a horizontal bar. The seal is suspended in mid-air, with its front flippers gripping the bar and its hind flippers dangling below. The photograph captures the moment of the performance, with the seal's body in a graceful arc. The image also includes a crowd of people watching the performance from below, with some of them standing on a platform. The background of the image is dark, with the only source of light coming from the seal and the people in the foreground. The image has a vintage look, with a slightly blurry quality and a watermark on the bottom right corner.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a seal performing a high jump. The seal is captured mid-air, with its body arched and its flippers extended, suggesting it is in the process of clearing a horizontal bar. The bar appears to be part of an obstacle course, possibly set up for entertainment or training purposes. In the background, there is a crowd of people watching the performance, indicating that this event is taking place in a public setting, likely a zoo or an aquatic show. The setting suggests an outdoor environment, with a clear sky and some structures visible in the distance. The photograph captures a moment of action and agility, highlighting the seal's impressive jumping ability.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white negative of a seal performing a circus trick. The seal is balancing on a narrow pole, standing on its tail and stretching its body upwards, with its head looking upwards. The seal's body is illuminated, creating a contrast with the dark background. In the background, a row of spectators is visible, seated behind a fence, presumably watching the performance. The foreground shows part of the stage with star-shaped decorations. On the left and right sides of the image, "12014" is written in white, most likely denoting the date. The composition is well-lit, highlighting the seal's elegant form against the contrasting background.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an inverted black and white photograph featuring a sea lion balancing on a pole, likely during a performance or show. The sea lion is upright, with its head turned slightly upwards and its body angled.

The pole on which the sea lion is balancing is stretched across the frame. In the background, there is a building with a crowd of people watching the performance. There are palm trees visible in the background. The platform has star decorations.

The overall image has a high-contrast, negative-like appearance, with the subjects appearing bright against a dark background. The number "12014." appears vertically on both the left and right sides of the frame.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a trained seal performing a balancing act on a platform, likely in a circus or similar entertainment venue. The seal is balancing on its front flippers while holding a long pole horizontally with its mouth. The background shows a large audience seated in what appears to be a circus tent, indicating that this is a public performance. The foreground includes part of a decorated stage with star patterns. The photograph is in black and white, suggesting it is from an earlier era, possibly the mid-20th century. The audience seems engaged, and the setting is well-lit, highlighting the seal's performance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a sea lion performing on a high wire during a circus or similar performance. The sea lion is standing upright on the wire, balancing itself with its front flippers. The background shows a crowd of spectators watching the performance. The setting appears to be an indoor arena with some structural elements visible in the background. The image has a historical feel, as indicated by the vintage look and the style of the crowd's attire. The number "12014" is printed in the upper left corner of the image.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This black-and-white photograph depicts a seal performing a trick during a show, likely at a carnival or circus. The seal is balancing on a horizontal bar with its body upright and its head tilted back. The background shows an audience of people watching the performance. The image has a vintage quality, suggesting it may have been taken in the early to mid-20th century. There are some numbers and symbols printed on the image, possibly for cataloging or identification purposes.

Text analysis

Amazon

12014.

Google

202014 12014.
202014
12014.