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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephant standing on pedestal)

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, 4.2002.8488

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephant standing on pedestal)

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, 4.2002.8488

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Reptile 91.5
Animal 91.5
Human 88.9
Mammal 82.7
Wildlife 82.7
T-Rex 77.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

animal 98.5
mammal 97.9
people 97.1
dog 96.3
monochrome 96.2
art 95.3
illustration 93.3
one 92.6
man 92.4
cavalry 92
canine 91.7
group 91.5
elephant 90.8
portrait 89.9
two 89.1
lion 87.3
nature 87
museum 86.9
zoo 85.3
adult 85.2

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

fountain 93.2
structure 80.4
architecture 38.6
sky 28
building 25.3
city 24.1
negative 21.5
urban 19.2
film 16.9
water 16.7
clouds 16.1
tower 15.2
river 15.1
travel 14.8
light 14.7
night 14.2
famous 14
museum 13.7
landscape 13.4
photographic paper 13.1
cloud 12.9
landmark 12.6
bridge 12.2
history 11.6
downtown 11.5
industrial 10.9
lighting 10.8
modern 10.5
outdoors 10.4
high 10.4
park 10.4
summer 10.3
construction 10.3
tourism 9.9
skyscraper 9.6
design 9.6
grass 9.5
buildings 9.4
monument 9.3
smoke 9.3
tree 9.2
vacation 9
futuristic 9
trees 8.9
photographic equipment 8.7
architectural 8.6
culture 8.5
industry 8.5
cityscape 8.5
outdoor 8.4
old 8.4
house 8.4
dark 8.3
exterior 8.3
environment 8.2
new 8.1
depository 8
equipment 8
scene 7.8
skyline 7.6
place 7.4
tourist 7.2
metal 7.2
black 7.2
facility 7.1
scenic 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.5
black and white 57.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 29-39
Gender Male, 99.8%
Calm 85.8%
Happy 8.6%
Fear 1.4%
Sad 1.3%
Angry 1.1%
Surprised 0.9%
Disgusted 0.8%
Confused 0.2%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Dinosaur
Person
Elephant

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Dinosaur 91.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

paintings art 97.6%
pets animals 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-15

text 54.1%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a large elephant standing on top of a wooden platform

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a black-and-white negative image of an elephant performing in a circus setting. The elephant is balanced with one foot on each of two triangular pedestals. The background includes a tent structure and people watching the performance behind a fenced enclosure. The negative effect reverses the light and dark areas, creating a surreal visual where bright areas appear dark and vice versa. This image likely captures a moment involving trained circus animals.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image is a negative photograph showing an elephant balancing with its left front foot on a circus stand. The elephant is in the center of the image, and the stand appears to have a pattern of alternating triangles. In the background, there is a group of people observing the elephant. They seem to be standing in an area surrounded by a fence or barrier. The environment suggests this is a circus or show setting, and the structure around them is possibly a tent. The image has an inverted tonal color scheme typical of photographic negatives, where the dark areas appear light and vice versa. There is handwritten text at the bottom of the image, which reads "313 54" and "Sarasota, Florida," suggesting the location where this photo was taken.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to depict a large, partially obscured elephant on display in what seems to be a circus or exhibition setting. The elephant is covered in a transparent material, possibly a protective covering or part of the display. In the background, there are several people visible, likely spectators or attendants. The overall scene has a monochromatic, black and white aesthetic, giving it a dramatic and somewhat somber tone.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph taken at what looks like the Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota, Florida. The most striking feature is a large elephant figure or model, possibly made of a translucent or light-colored material, suspended or displayed above what appears to be some triangular or tent-like shapes at the bottom of the image. The lighting creates an interesting effect, making the elephant form appear to glow or stand out against the darker background. In the background, there appears to be some kind of barrier or railing, and there are some indistinct figures visible in the distance. The image has a theatrical or museum-display quality to it, typical of circus exhibitions from that era.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

This image is a black-and-white photograph of an elephant standing on three large cones, with its trunk hanging down. The elephant is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right. It has a large body and long legs, and its skin appears wrinkled and rough.

In front of the elephant are three large cones, each with a triangular shape and a flat top. The cones are made of a light-colored material, possibly wood or plastic, and have a rough texture. The elephant's front legs are placed on the two cones on either side, while its back legs are on the cone in the middle.

Behind the elephant is a fence made of metal bars, with a gate in the center. The fence appears to be part of a larger enclosure or pen, and there are several people standing behind it, watching the elephant. The people are dressed in casual clothing, and some of them are holding cameras or other objects.

The background of the image is dark, suggesting that it was taken at night or in a dimly lit area. There are some faint lights visible in the distance, but they do not provide much illumination.

Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of an elephant performing a trick or stunt, possibly as part of a circus or zoo show. The elephant's pose and the presence of the cones suggest that it is balancing on them, which would require great skill and strength.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an elephant standing on a platform, with a crowd of people watching in the background.

  • The elephant is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the right. It has a large body and a long trunk, and its ears are flapping in the wind.
    • The elephant's skin is wrinkled and textured, with visible folds and creases.
    • Its tusks are long and curved, protruding from its mouth.
  • The platform is a small, raised area that the elephant is standing on. It is made of wood or metal and has a flat surface.
    • The platform is surrounded by a railing, which is made of wood or metal and has a decorative pattern.
    • There are two triangular objects on either side of the platform, which appear to be some kind of obstacle or challenge for the elephant.
  • The crowd of people is gathered behind a fence, watching the elephant perform. They are all facing towards the elephant and appear to be fascinated by its actions.
    • The people are dressed in casual clothing, such as hats and jackets.
    • Some of them are holding cameras or other objects, suggesting that they may be taking photos or videos of the elephant.
  • In the background, there is a large building with a roof and walls. It appears to be some kind of circus tent or arena.
    • The building has a sign on the front that reads "CIRCUS" in large letters.
    • There are also several other objects and structures visible in the background, including a Ferris wheel and a carousel.

Overall, the image suggests that the elephant is performing some kind of trick or stunt, possibly as part of a circus act. The crowd of people is clearly entertained by the elephant's actions, and the image captures a moment of excitement and wonder.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an elephant standing on a platform in a circus setting. The elephant is positioned on two conical objects, likely balancing cones, with its trunk raised. The photograph captures the moment of the elephant performing a balancing act, showcasing its agility and strength. The image is dated 3/13/34, indicating it was taken in March 1934. The location is Sarasota, Florida. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "313 34."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The black-and-white photograph features an elephant standing on two pedestals, possibly in a circus. The elephant is standing on its hind legs, with its front legs raised and its trunk curled up. It has a blindfold covering its eyes. The elephant is in a circus ring with a fence, and there are people standing behind the fence, watching the elephant. There is a watermark in the bottom left corner of the photo.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white, possibly vintage, photographic negative. The central focus is an elephant balancing on two triangular, concrete blocks. The elephant is large and appears to be the main subject of the image, showcasing its impressive size.

Behind the elephant, there appears to be a structure that might be a stage or part of a circus tent, with translucent coverings. A metal fence is visible, and beyond it, several people (possibly trainers or onlookers) are gathered.

The overall impression is that this is a circus or animal performance scene. The elephant's placement and the presence of the audience suggest a display of the animal's skills. The image appears to be an older photograph, indicated by the style and the information at the bottom of the image. The text at the bottom says: "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA", along with the numbers "313 34."

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photographic negative of an elephant standing on two triangular blocks. The elephant's weight is supported by its front legs, which are positioned on the blocks. Its trunk hangs down, and its body is large and textured, showcasing the wrinkles and folds of its skin.

In the background, there's a structure that appears to be some sort of tent or building with supports. A fence separates the elephant from a group of people who seem to be watching the performance.

The negative's border is visible, and there are markings and notations along the bottom and side. The overall image has a somewhat dated feel, suggesting it might be an older photograph.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts an elephant performing a trick or stunt, standing on its hind legs on a platform. The elephant is balancing on a small platform with its front legs raised in the air, suggesting it is part of a circus or entertainment act. The background shows a tent-like structure, likely part of a circus tent, with a few spectators visible, watching the performance. The setting appears to be indoors, and the image is in black and white. The bottom of the image includes a caption that reads "313 24. SARASOTA, FLORIDA," indicating the location where the photograph was taken. The overall scene captures a moment of an elephant act, showcasing the animal's trained behavior for public entertainment.

Qwen

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

The image depicts an elephant performing a trick on a platform in a circus setting. The elephant is balancing on two small, triangular-shaped blocks. The platform it is standing on is elevated and covered in a cloth, suggesting it is part of a performance area. The background includes a dark sky, indicating the performance is taking place at night. There are several people in the background, some of whom appear to be spectators or part of the circus crew. The scene is framed in black and white, giving it a vintage appearance, and the caption at the bottom of the image indicates it is from Sarasota, Florida. The image captures the dramatic lighting and the focus on the elephant's balancing act.

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to be taken during a circus performance. The main subject is a large elephant, likely an African elephant given its large ears, performing a trick on a platform. The elephant is standing on a table or platform, which is supported by four legs. In the background, there is a tent with a white canopy, and a few people can be seen observing the performance. The image has a vintage quality, suggesting it was taken in the early to mid-20th century. The text at the bottom of the image reads "STEINHETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA," indicating the location and possibly the name of the photographer or the circus. The numbers "3 13 34" are also visible, which might be a date or a reference number.

Text analysis

Amazon

313
313 34.
34.
SET
Y139A8-XA001

Google

313 34.
313
34.