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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephants performing in outdoor circus)

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, 4.2002.8859

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephants performing in outdoor circus)

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, 4.2002.8859

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Human 97.1
Shelter 96.2
Countryside 96.2
Rural 96.2
Nature 96.2
Outdoors 96.2
Building 96.2
Crowd 78.3
Transportation 73.1
Vehicle 73.1
Aircraft 73.1
Poster 69.7
Advertisement 69.7
People 68.1
Meal 65.5
Food 65.5
Urban 63.8
Text 61.1
Word 57.1
Architecture 56.3
Audience 55.6
Theme Park 55.6
Amusement Park 55.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.5
many 99.2
crowd 97.9
group 97.8
man 94.9
audience 94.5
group together 91.7
war 91.5
adult 91.5
monochrome 90.8
spectator 90.6
cavalry 89.3
no person 89.2
child 87.2
military 85.5
woman 83.7
vehicle 83.4
street 81.2
soldier 81
aircraft 80.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

stage 64.2
platform 50.4
city 31.6
architecture 29.7
night 21.3
sky 21
travel 20.4
building 18.9
urban 16.6
history 15.2
cockpit 14.9
water 14.7
landscape 14.1
light 14
landmark 13.5
old 13.2
tourism 13.2
center 12.3
famous 12.1
house 11.7
cityscape 11.4
town 11.1
construction 11.1
tower 10.7
panorama 10.5
freight car 10.5
buildings 10.4
structure 10.2
clouds 10.1
street 10.1
houses 9.7
downtown 9.6
wheeled vehicle 9.5
skyline 9.5
bridge 9.5
sea 9.4
church 9.2
tree 9.2
vacation 9
car 9
sunset 9
coast 9
river 8.9
district 8.7
port 8.7
ancient 8.6
park 8.6
capital 8.5
historical 8.5
vehicle 8.4
black 8.4
summer 8.4
lights 8.3
ocean 8.3
tourist 8.2
scene 7.8
grunge 7.7
sculpture 7.6
stone 7.6
monument 7.5
historic 7.3

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.7
black and white 90
sky 74.9
house 72.1
people 67.8
display 55.8
crowd 46.6
watching 43
picture frame 18.5
screenshot 17.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-36
Gender Female, 59.4%
Calm 47.8%
Sad 34.6%
Confused 5.9%
Happy 4.8%
Disgusted 3.1%
Fear 1.9%
Angry 1.2%
Surprised 0.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Airplane

Clarifai

Person
Tree
Picture frame
Footwear
Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

streetview architecture 67.6%
text visuals 24.3%
paintings art 3.3%
nature landscape 3.1%

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 2025-05-23

a photograph of a black and white photo of a crowd of people

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-23

The response was filtered due to the prompt triggering Azure OpenAI's content management policy. The content filter results follow.

hate: safe
self-harm: safe
sexual: high
violence: safe

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph depicting a crowded nighttime scene at what seems to be some kind of festival or celebration. There are numerous people visible in the image, with various structures and decorations in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively and festive event taking place.

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 what looks like a circus or carnival scene. In the image, there appears to be a line of large elephant figures or statues, with a crowd of spectators gathered around to view them. The crowd is standing behind some kind of barrier or railing. The scene appears to be outdoors, and there are some structures or buildings visible in the background. The photo has "KODAK SAFETY FILM" text visible at the bottom, indicating this was taken on Kodak film. The image has a distinct mid-20th century quality to it, both in terms of its photographic style and the way the crowd is dressed.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a crowd gathered around a large, circular stage or platform. The stage is surrounded by a railing and features several large, animal-shaped sculptures, including what appears to be a lion, an elephant, and a giraffe. The crowd is comprised of people of various ages, all facing towards the stage.

In the background, there are several buildings and structures, including a large tent or pavilion. The sky above is dark, suggesting that the photo was taken at night or during a time of low light. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it may be a scene from a circus or other outdoor entertainment event.

The image also features some text along the bottom edge, which reads "KODAK SAFETY FILM" in reverse. This suggests that the photo was taken using Kodak film and may have been developed or printed by the company. Additionally, there is some handwritten text on the right side of the image, which appears to read "1956." This could indicate the year in which the photo was taken.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a crowd gathered around a parade featuring elephants. The crowd is densely packed, with people standing on both sides of the street, facing the parade. The elephants are the main attraction, with several of them visible in the image, including one that appears to be holding a flag or banner.

In the background, there are buildings and trees visible, suggesting that the parade is taking place in a urban or suburban area. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and celebration, with the crowd cheering and waving as the elephants pass by.

The image also features a handwritten number "1956" in the top-right corner, which suggests that it was taken in 1956. Additionally, there is a series of letters at the bottom of the image that appear to be a caption or title, but they are not legible due to the low quality of the scan.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a festive and joyful event from the past, with the elephants being the central attraction.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

A black-and-white photograph shows a circus event with elephants. People are gathered around the circus ring, watching the elephants perform. The elephants are standing in the middle of the ring, and some people are standing behind them. The audience is sitting on benches and standing in the area. Behind the audience, there are buildings and trees. The photograph has a watermark on the right side that reads "KODAK 2.VELLA LEIM."

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

A black-and-white photograph depicts a bustling scene at an outdoor event, possibly a circus or carnival. The image captures a large gathering of people, with some standing on the ground and others sitting on benches or bleachers. In the center of the photograph, there is a ring or arena where several elephants are performing. The elephants are walking in a circle, and a person, likely a trainer or handler, is standing nearby, guiding them. The crowd is watching the elephants with interest and excitement. The photograph has a vintage feel, with a watermark in the top right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be a black and white negative depicting a circus or fair-like scene with elephants performing. In the foreground, a crowd of people is visible, presumably watching the show. They are standing or sitting behind a barrier.

In the midground, elephants are seen performing in a ring, potentially doing tricks or parading. Circus staff can be seen directing them.

In the background, tents or buildings associated with the circus or fair are visible, along with some trees. A mountain is visible in the distance.

The overall composition suggests a lively event taking place in an outdoor setting. The image has a vintage feel, possibly due to the negative format and the clothing styles of the people depicted.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative photograph. It appears to depict a circus or animal show. The main subject is a group of elephants performing, or being displayed, in a large outdoor arena.

Key elements:

  • Elephants: Several elephants are visible. They are positioned in different parts of the arena, suggesting a performance or display.
  • Arena: A circular or oval-shaped arena is the central focus. The elephants are either performing acts or being presented within it.
  • Audience: A large crowd of people is gathered around the arena, observing the spectacle. They are positioned behind a barrier, likely a fence or railing.
  • Performers/Handlers: People are present near the elephants, likely the trainers or handlers.
  • Setting: The background includes what appears to be buildings, tents or other circus-related structures, and possibly a mountain. The overall environment gives an impression of a fairground or circus environment.
  • Negative Effect: It's important to note that this is a negative image. Therefore, light areas appear dark, and dark areas appear light. The buildings are mostly white and the sky is completely black.

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a classic scene of a circus or animal show, with elephants being the main attraction. The crowd's presence and the overall setup indicate an outdoor entertainment event from a past era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a large outdoor event, likely a parade or festival, taking place at night. The scene is illuminated, suggesting that it is a nighttime event with artificial lighting. The photograph is in black and white, which gives it a historical feel.

In the foreground, there is a crowd of people, some of whom are standing and others sitting, watching the event. The attendees appear to be dressed in casual clothing, typical of the mid-20th century.

The central focus of the image is on a series of elaborate floats, which are decorated with various figures and structures. These floats seem to be part of a parade, and they are intricately designed with what appear to be papier-mâché or similar materials. The floats feature large, whimsical figures, possibly representing characters or themes relevant to the event.

In the background, there are large tents or pavilions, which might be housing additional activities or serving as gathering points for the attendees. The overall atmosphere suggests a festive and communal event, with many people gathered to enjoy the spectacle.

The image has some text at the bottom, but it is in a language that uses the Cyrillic script, which might indicate that the event took place in a country where this script is used, such as Russia or another Slavic country. The number "30567" is also visible on the right side of the image, which could be an identification or catalog number.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph capturing a lively outdoor event, possibly a circus or a similar performance. In the center of the image, there is a stage where a group of individuals, possibly performers, are dressed in costumes that resemble animals, particularly lions, given the large, animal-like figures that dominate the stage. These figures are elevated on a platform, suggesting they are part of a performance or act.

Surrounding the stage, there is a crowd of spectators standing and watching the show. The audience is diverse, with people of various ages and attire, indicating a public and possibly family-friendly event. The setting includes a backdrop with what looks like a large tent and some structures that might be part of the venue or part of the performance area.

The photograph is taken in a low-light environment, as indicated by the lighting and shadows, which suggests that the event is taking place in the evening or at night. The quality and style of the photograph suggest it might be from the mid-20th century, given the photographic paper and the overall aesthetic.

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

This black-and-white photograph captures a lively nighttime circus scene. At the center, a group of elephants, led by handlers, are marching in a line through the illuminated circus arena. Spectators are gathered on both sides of the arena, sitting and standing, watching the spectacle. The background features large circus tents and palm trees, suggesting a warm climate. The image has a vintage quality, with the word "Kodak" visible at the bottom, indicating the film brand used to capture the photograph. The number "39567" is also seen on the right side of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

39567.
KODAK
EIFW

Google

KODVK 2.v LEI A LIrW KODVK 2.v LEIA LITW
KODVK
2.v
LEI
A
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LITW