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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (lifeguard watching swimmers from chair)

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, 4.2002.7821

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (lifeguard watching swimmers from chair)

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, 4.2002.7821

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Chair 98.4
Furniture 98.4
Nature 95.3
Outdoors 90.4
Animal 88.3
Water 88.2
Sea 87.1
Ocean 87.1
Shelter 76.1
Countryside 76.1
Building 76.1
Rural 76.1
Flag 74.5
Symbol 74.5
Human 74.1
Weather 64.4
Coast 61.2
Shoreline 61.2
Beach 58.4
Machine 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

no person 96.4
people 95.7
monochrome 95.2
water 94.9
man 93.5
ladder 92.8
sea 90.8
illustration 89.8
architecture 89.4
industry 89.4
tower 86.8
sky 85.8
house 85.5
building 84.9
landscape 84.5
beach 84.4
outdoors 83.6
ocean 83.4
seashore 82.2
winter 80.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

chair 49
seat 28.8
beach 24.5
shopping cart 23.6
rocking chair 21.5
ocean 21
water 20
sky 20
furniture 19.2
sea 16.6
handcart 15.1
sand 14.4
coast 14.4
sun 14.1
shopping 13.8
empty 13.7
cart 13.6
equipment 13.3
television 13
summer 12.9
deck 11.9
relax 11.8
wheeled vehicle 11.7
structure 10.9
3d 10.8
basket 10.7
vacation 10.6
container 10.6
travel 10.6
house of cards 10.4
shore 10.2
business 9.7
holiday 9.3
outdoors 9
landscape 8.9
technology 8.9
trolley 8.9
man 8.7
buying 8.7
lifestyle 8.7
render 8.6
tropical 8.5
sale 8.3
dishwasher 8
market 8
supermarket 8
telecommunication system 7.9
people 7.8
device 7.8
nobody 7.8
outside 7.7
outdoor 7.6
silhouette 7.4
sport 7.4
monitor 7.4
metal 7.2
science 7.1
furnishing 7.1
day 7.1
wooden 7

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.8
water 96.4
ship 94.1
umbrella 94
black and white 89.5
white 83.9
beach 71.7
sky 64.6
lighthouse 56.4
monochrome 51.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bird
Person
Wheel

Clarifai

Flag
Umbrella
Poster
Wheel

AWS Rekognition

Bird 88.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

food drinks 50.9%
text visuals 35.1%
beaches seaside 4%
paintings art 3.7%
nature landscape 2.2%
events parties 1.6%
interior objects 1%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a photograph of a beach hut.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a lifeguarder is sitting on a beach

OpenAI GPT

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

This black and white photograph depicts a lifeguard tower positioned on a beach. The tower is a sturdy wooden structure with wheels at the base for mobility. A lifeguard is seated at the top, shaded by a large umbrella. A flag with a cross symbol flutters above the tower, indicating a safety signal or designated area. The ocean stretches out in the background, with visible waves. Several people are wading or swimming in the water, and others are seen along the shoreline. The image captures a quiet, serene beach scene.

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

The image depicts a beach scene with a prominent lifeguard chair that is elevated above the sand. The lifeguard chair is painted white and has wheels attached to its base, suggesting that it can be moved along the beach. On top of the chair is a small umbrella, providing shade to the lifeguard who is seated underneath. A flag pole is attached to the chair, flying a flag with a cross emblem. In the background, we can see the shoreline and the ocean with gentle waves. Several people are visible enjoying the water and the beach. The photograph is in black and white and has a classic, vintage feel to it, indicated by the edges of the photo and the word "KODAK SAFETY" printed along the side.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a black and white photograph of a lifeguard stand on a beach. The lifeguard stand is a tall, wooden structure with a small shelter at the top, covered by an umbrella. The stand is situated on the beach, with the ocean visible in the background. There are several people swimming or wading in the water near the lifeguard stand.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a black and white photograph of a lifeguard tower or station on a beach. The tower is white in color and has a distinctive architectural structure with multiple levels and cross-bracing supports. It appears to be equipped with an umbrella or shade structure on top. In the background, you can see the beach and ocean, with what appears to be a few people in the water or on the beach in the distance. The image has a vintage quality to it, likely taken several decades ago, and includes what appears to be a film negative border or frame along the edge with some numbers visible.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a lifeguard stand on a beach, with people swimming in the background.

The lifeguard stand is positioned on the left side of the image, facing the ocean. It is a tall, white structure with a flat top and a small platform at the base. A flagpole extends from the top of the stand, flying a black flag with a white cross. The stand has a large umbrella attached to it, providing shade for the lifeguard. The stand is equipped with wheels, allowing it to be easily moved along the beach.

In the background, several people are swimming in the ocean. The water appears calm and peaceful, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The sky above is clear and sunny, with no clouds visible.

Overall, the image captures a serene and idyllic scene of a lifeguard stand on a sunny day at the beach. The presence of the lifeguard stand and the people swimming in the ocean suggests that the beach is a popular destination for recreation and relaxation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a lifeguard stand on a beach, with a person sitting in it. The lifeguard stand is white and has a flagpole attached to it, flying a black flag with a white cross. There is an umbrella attached to the stand, providing shade for the lifeguard. The lifeguard is wearing a hat and appears to be looking out at the water.

In the background, there are several people in the water, some of whom appear to be swimming or surfing. The sky is dark, suggesting that it may be late in the day or early in the morning. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of relaxation and leisure, with the lifeguard standing watch over the beachgoers.

The image also includes a caption at the bottom, which reads "41009." This may be a reference number or a code used to identify the image. Additionally, there are some handwritten notes on the right side of the image, but they are not legible. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a peaceful and serene beach scene, with the lifeguard standing guard over the water.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a beach scene. In the foreground, there is a lifeguard tower with a flag on top, indicating the presence of a lifeguard. The tower is empty, and an umbrella is placed on top of it. The beach is wide, with people scattered around, some walking and others standing. The water is calm, and the sky is overcast, suggesting a cloudy day. The photograph has a vintage look, with a white border and a watermark in the bottom right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white image depicts a person sitting on a lifeguard chair with an umbrella on a beach. The lifeguard chair is placed on the beach, and the person is sitting on it, wearing a hat and a lifesaver. A flag is hoisted on the pole near the chair. There are several people on the beach, and some are swimming in the sea. The image has a watermark with the number "41009" in the bottom right corner.

Google Gemini

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

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a black and white photograph, likely taken on a beach. The overall mood is somewhat stark, with a strong contrast between the bright, highlighted elements and the dark background.

Key Elements:

  • Lifeguard Stand: A prominent lifeguard stand occupies the left side of the image. It's painted white and has a traditional design with multiple levels and an umbrella for shade.

  • Lifeguard: A figure is seated in the lifeguard stand, under the umbrella. They appear to be facing towards the ocean.

  • Swiss Flag: A flag bearing a white cross on a red background (likely a Swiss flag or a similar cross design) flies from a pole on the lifeguard stand.

  • The Beach and Ocean: A beach is visible in the foreground, with the ocean stretching out behind it. There are several individuals swimming or in the water, and the waves are visible.

  • Lighting and Shadows: There's a strong directional light source, casting a distinct shadow from the lifeguard stand onto the beach.

  • Technical Aspects: The photo has the look of a negative image. There is the edge of a photo negative with small holes on the upper border. The lower part of the photo has the number "41009" printed. The side shows some information written on the negative with the information "KODAK - 2/AREA".

Overall Interpretation:

The photograph seems to capture a serene, perhaps slightly melancholic scene at a beach. The lifeguard's presence signifies safety and vigilance, while the flag adds a distinct element of place. The photograph could potentially be a historical or artistic piece due to its photographic style and composition.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows a lifeguard on duty in a high chair on the beach. The lifeguard is under a small umbrella. The lifeguard tower is on wheels with a life preserver hanging from the side. A flag with a white cross is attached to the tower. Some beachgoers are in the water, and some are on the sand near the lifeguard. The sky is black. The number 41009 is visible in the lower center.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a beach scene featuring a lifeguard tower. The tower is elevated and has a white structure with a chair at the top where a lifeguard is seated. The lifeguard is shaded by an umbrella, and there is a flag attached to the tower, which is likely used to indicate swimming conditions or other important information to beachgoers. The beach appears to be relatively quiet with a few people scattered around, some of whom seem to be walking or standing in the shallow water. The sky is clear, suggesting a sunny day. The overall scene conveys a calm and serene atmosphere at the beach. The photograph is in black and white, adding a vintage or historical feel to the image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a lifeguard stand on a beach. The stand is equipped with a large umbrella for shade and a flag, which appears to be a rescue flag, is hoisted on a pole. The structure is mounted on wheels, suggesting it is mobile. The beach is relatively calm, with a few people scattered in the distance, some closer to the water and others further back. The sky is overcast, giving the image a subdued tone. The number "41009" is visible in the bottom right corner, which could be an identification or catalog number for the photograph.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This black-and-white photograph captures a serene beach scene. The focal point is a lifeguard station, which is a white, elevated structure with an open seat. A flag with a white cross on a black background is attached to the station, fluttering in the wind. The station is positioned on a sandy beach and is equipped with wheels, suggesting it can be moved as needed. In the background, several people are scattered across the beach and in the shallow water, enjoying the seaside. The sky is dark and overcast, adding a dramatic backdrop to the scene. The image also contains a perforated edge at the top, indicating it might be a scanned photograph from a roll of film. The number "41009" is printed at the bottom right corner.

Text analysis

Amazon

41009
20t

Google

41009 20+
41009
20+