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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus performers balancing on pedestal)

Date

c. 1950

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, 4.2002.11480

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus performers balancing on pedestal)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11480

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-14

Human 98.5
Acrobatic 89.1
Advertisement 85.5
Water 75.8
Architecture 73.2
Building 73.2
Spire 71.4
Tower 71.4
Steeple 71.4
Outdoors 69.1
Plant 62.2
Tree 61.5
City 59.5
Town 59.5
Urban 59.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.7
art 97.4
statue 96.8
adult 96.2
sculpture 95.6
one 95.5
monochrome 95.5
group 94.4
man 92.9
woman 91.5
god 91.2
dancer 89.7
religion 89.5
music 89.1
model 88.5
tree 87.8
black and white 87.4
monument 87.2
nude 86.4
two 84.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

fountain 100
structure 100
architecture 47.7
statue 40.6
tourism 36.3
travel 31
landmark 28.9
sculpture 28.7
history 28.6
city 26.6
monument 26.2
building 23.8
tourist 22.7
park 22.2
water 22
sky 21.1
famous 20.5
culture 19.7
old 18.1
marble 17.4
ancient 17.3
historical 16.9
palace 15.4
historic 14.7
art 14.3
tree 13.8
tower 13.4
stone 12.8
square 11.8
garden 11.7
religion 11.7
temple 11.4
cityscape 11.4
church 11.1
outdoor 10.7
vacation 10.6
summer 10.3
place 10.2
heritage 9.7
attraction 9.6
town 9.3
exterior 9.2
column 9
columns 8.8
museum 8.7
royal 8.7
antique 8.7
house 8.4
lake 8.2
urban 7.9
rock 7.8
lion 7.8
facade 7.7
religious 7.5
outdoors 7.5
landscape 7.4
plumbing fixture 7.3
pedestal 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-14

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-14

text 98.9
outdoor 89.3
black and white 89.1
sky 87.4
statue 80.7
tree 75.6
white 64.5
cloud 61.1
monochrome 56.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 90.5%
Calm 55.4%
Fear 19.9%
Surprised 5.5%
Happy 5.1%
Angry 4.6%
Sad 4.4%
Disgusted 2.9%
Confused 2.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Tree
Person
Clothing
Human face
Footwear

AWS Rekognition

Person 98.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-14

streetview architecture 95.4%
interior objects 4.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-14

a giraffe standing in front of a building 32.2%
an old photo of a bird 26.4%
an old photo of a person 26.3%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

photograph of a group of young people standing in front of a large statue of builder.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man on a swing set up to a man on a swing

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This image is a black-and-white negative displaying a circus or performance scene. At the center, two performers execute an acrobatic pose—a man stands on a raised platform, holding a woman balanced above his head. The woman is standing upright with her arms raised in a triumphant pose.

In the background, there is ornate, decorative architecture resembling a carnival or circus wagon. Palm trees are visible, suggesting an outdoor setting in a warm location. Musicians, including a drum set, are seated behind the performers, implying they are part of the performance. A figure wearing a suit stands nearby, possibly an announcer or event staff. The fencing in the background delineates the space of the performance area. Overall, it depicts a vibrant and skillful performance scene captured in negative format.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black and white negative photograph showing a performance scene. In the foreground, there is an acrobatic act featuring two performers: a man at the bottom dressed in a costume, holding up a woman who is balancing on his head with her legs extended upwards. The woman is wearing a leotard and is standing on her hands on the man's head, with her arms gracefully outstretched.

Behind the acrobats, there is a decorative structure that resembles a stage or a float, with intricate designs. To the right of the acrobats, a man in a suit stands watching the performance.

In the background, there is a band of musicians seated and playing instruments, possibly contributing music to the performance. There are palm trees visible beyond the stage area, and a fence enclosing the performance space. Given the negative nature of the image, the sky appears dark, and lighter areas are inverted in tone.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to depict a carnival or circus scene. In the center, there is a large, ornate platform or stage structure, with a person performing an acrobatic or balancing act on top, striking an upward-reaching pose. Below the platform, there are various other carnival-style decorations and structures visible, including palm trees. The overall scene has a vintage or historical aesthetic, with the black and white photography style adding to that impression.

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

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of an acrobatic performance. Two performers are executing a dramatic balancing act - one performer dressed in white is standing and holding another performer above their head. The person being held aloft is in what appears to be a leotard and has their arms raised in a graceful pose. The act is taking place on some kind of decorated platform or stage, with what looks like palm trees or similar foliage in the background. There are some onlookers visible at ground level. The image has the characteristic look of mid-20th century photography and appears to be from some sort of circus or entertainment venue.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a man and woman performing an acrobatic stunt, with the man holding the woman on his shoulders.

  • The man is wearing a white vest and pants, and has his arms raised in the air.
  • The woman is wearing a leotard and has her arms raised above her head.
  • The man is standing on a platform or stage, and the woman is standing on his shoulders.
  • There are several people in the background, including a man playing a drum set and a woman sitting on a chair.
  • The sky is dark and cloudy, and there are palm trees visible in the distance.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at an outdoor event or performance, possibly a circus or carnival.

The image captures a moment of excitement and skill, as the man and woman work together to create a visually striking and impressive stunt.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a circus or carnival act, featuring a man and woman performing an acrobatic stunt. The man is standing on a raised platform, with the woman balanced on his shoulders. He is wearing a white jumpsuit, while she is dressed in a leotard.

In the background, there are palm trees and a fence, suggesting that the performance is taking place outdoors. A band is also visible, playing instruments such as drums and guitars. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and energy, capturing the thrill and spectacle of the live performance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a circus performance. The main focus of the image is a man balancing a woman on his shoulders while standing on a platform. The man is wearing a suit and tie, and the woman is dressed in a costume. The platform is elevated, and there is a decorative structure behind them. The image also includes a drummer and a performer playing a musical instrument, as well as a fence and trees in the background. The photograph has a watermark with the text "M.J.I.R. - 4T 6283 00X" in the top right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

A black-and-white photo of a man and a woman performing a balancing act on top of a platform. The woman is standing on the man's hands, while the man is standing on top of a platform with a metal frame. Behind them is a man standing on the ground, probably watching them. In the distance, there are trees, a fence, and a building with a drum set.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-06

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring two circus performers in a daring acrobatic act. A man stands atop a raised platform or wagon. On his shoulders stands a woman, her arms raised in a graceful pose, completing the impressive human pyramid.

In the background, a musical band is seated behind the acrobats, with a person standing in front of them. A decorative wagon or backdrop is also visible behind the band, adding to the circus atmosphere. Palm trees and lush vegetation suggest an outdoor setting, possibly a fairground or park. A short fence partially encloses the scene. In the foreground, a set of metal swing set stands as well. The overall composition suggests a moment captured during a circus performance, with the performers highlighted against the backdrop of the band and festive environment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-06

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image is a negative photograph of what appears to be a circus performance. The scene is set outdoors, likely on a grassy area. The style and the overall image suggest an older time period, perhaps the early to mid-20th century.

Key Elements:

  • Acrobatic Performers: The focal point of the image is a man supporting a woman in an acrobatic act. The woman is standing atop the man's shoulders, both raising their arms in the air. They are dressed in performance attire, the woman wearing a body suit and the man in a tuxedo.
  • Circus Set: Behind the performers, there's a decorated structure that resembles a circus wagon or platform. There is also a stage with musical instruments, and what looks like a band of musicians.
  • Audience/Supporting Characters: On the ground are musicians, dressed in formal attire, and other individuals, including one standing front and center, and another one on the right side of the stage.
  • Setting Details: The background includes palm trees and other vegetation, suggesting a warmer climate.

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a moment of a circus performance, likely a skill act. The composition emphasizes the acrobatic feat, and the entire scene is characterized by the visual elements of a traveling circus from a bygone era.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a circus or carnival performance. In the foreground, a man dressed in a white outfit is standing on the ground, holding a trampoline-like apparatus. On this apparatus, another performer is standing, supporting a woman on his shoulders. The woman is dressed in a sparkling costume and has her arms raised in a triumphant pose.

In the background, there is a decorated float or stage with ornate designs and palm trees, adding to the festive atmosphere. Several musicians, including a drummer, are seated on the float, providing musical accompaniment to the performance. The scene appears to be taking place outdoors, with a fence and trees visible in the background. The overall setting suggests a lively and entertaining event, likely part of a larger fair or circus.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This is a black-and-white photograph capturing a nighttime performance. The image shows two acrobats performing a stunt on a raised platform. The acrobat at the bottom is holding the acrobat at the top, who is standing on their shoulders and balancing in an upright position. Both performers are wearing leotards. The background features a band setup with several musicians, and behind the stage, there are palm trees and a fence, suggesting an outdoor event. The sky is dark, indicating that the photo was taken at night. The overall scene suggests a circus or a similar type of entertainment performance.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This black-and-white photograph captures a circus performance featuring acrobats and musicians. In the foreground, a male acrobat is standing on a platform with his arms raised, and a female acrobat is balancing on his shoulders with her arms also raised in a striking pose. The performers are dressed in performance attire, with the female acrobat in a form-fitting outfit and the male acrobat in white pants and a white shirt.

Behind the acrobats is a decorative circus stage, and further back is a band playing various instruments, including drums and a brass instrument. The musicians are dressed in white, creating a contrast with the darker background. The setting appears to be outdoors at night, as indicated by the dark sky and the presence of palm trees and other foliage in the background. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting it was taken in a past era. The photograph is bordered with a white frame.