Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (woman balancing on a pole suspended between two men riding bicycles on a high wire)

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, 4.2002.7376

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (woman balancing on a pole suspended between two men riding bicycles on a high wire)

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, 4.2002.7376

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-08

Bicycle 99.9
Bike 99.9
Vehicle 99.9
Transportation 99.9
Person 98.8
Human 98.8
Person 97.9
Bicycle 96.1
Person 96.1
Acrobatic 94.4
Wheel 94.1
Machine 94.1
Wheel 87.7
Wheel 82.3
Sport 68.6
Sports 68.6
Pole Vault 67.4
Wheel 61.5
Cyclist 55

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.2
monochrome 99.1
man 96.3
danger 95.2
flying 93.7
sport 92.9
street 91.5
adult 91
sky 89.4
silhouette 89.4
action 88.9
aircraft 88.8
fun 88.8
art 88.5
motion 87.5
girl 87.1
balance 86.8
child 85.9
rope 85.1
jump 85.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-08

sky 30.5
cable 20.7
sunset 20.7
dark 18.4
silhouette 18.2
wire 17
light 16.7
pattern 16.4
dusk 16.2
landscape 15.6
star 15.4
power 15.1
design 14.6
night 14.2
black 12.8
outdoors 12.7
energy 12.6
space 12.4
sun 12.3
electricity 12.3
flight 11.5
art 11.4
backgrounds 11.4
winter 11.1
tree 11
plant 10.8
bright 10.7
water 10.7
decoration 10.4
texture 10.4
scene 10.4
electric 10.3
graphic 10.2
environment 9.9
clear 9.6
branch 9.1
element 9.1
screen 9.1
painting 9
line 8.9
voltage 8.8
twilight 8.7
natural 8.7
high 8.7
cloud 8.6
season 8.6
structure 8.6
industry 8.5
flying 8.5
clouds 8.5
outdoor 8.4
evening 8.4
summer 8.4
reflection 8.4
air 8.3
shape 8.2
industrial 8.2
aircraft 8.2
horizon 8.1
tower 8.1
grass 7.9
forest 7.8
birds 7.8
supply 7.7
grunge 7.7
frame 7.6
land 7.6
technology 7.4
new 7.3
tranquil 7.2
color 7.2
holiday 7.2
display 7.1
travel 7
growth 7

Google
created on 2022-01-08

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-08

text 99.6
black and white 71.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-36
Gender Male, 60.3%
Happy 50.1%
Calm 19.5%
Fear 13.8%
Surprised 12.5%
Sad 1.3%
Disgusted 1.2%
Angry 1%
Confused 0.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 30-40
Gender Male, 98.6%
Surprised 56.5%
Fear 9.8%
Happy 9.7%
Sad 7.4%
Calm 5.1%
Disgusted 5%
Confused 4.2%
Angry 2.1%

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bicycle
Person
Wheel
Bicycle 99.9%
Bicycle 96.1%
Person 98.8%
Person 97.9%
Person 96.1%
Wheel 94.1%
Wheel 87.7%
Wheel 82.3%
Wheel 61.5%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 98.8%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a group of people riding bikes on a wire line -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This is a black-and-white photograph of a dramatic high-wire act. It features three performers balancing on two crossing tightropes. The lower two performers are riding bicycles along the tightrope while carefully holding long balancing poles. Above them, a third performer is standing on what appears to be a small platform or ladder secured between the two performers below. This person's posture adds to the breathtaking precariousness of the stunt. The background features faint tree branches, creating a juxtaposition between the daring aerial feat and the calmness of nature. The photograph conveys a sense of danger, skill, and artistry.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a black and white photograph of a high-wire act being performed. There are two performers riding bicycles on a wire. Each performer is balanced on the bicycles, which are positioned side by side on the wire. Both cyclists are holding long balancing poles to maintain stability. Above and between them, there is a third performer standing atop a chair that is perched on a platform connected to the poles of the cyclists. The image captures the artistry and daring of the high-wire performance, set against a clear sky, adding an element of drama to the scene.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows three people riding bicycles on a high wire or tightrope. They appear to be performing some kind of acrobatic or stunt act, as they are balancing on the wire while riding their bikes. The image is in black and white, giving it a vintage or historical feel. The background suggests an outdoor setting, possibly a performance venue or circus-like environment. The overall scene conveys a sense of daring and risk-taking.

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

This is a striking black and white photograph showing three performers on a high wire. Two of them are balancing on bicycles on the wire, while a third stands on what appears to be a small platform or ladder between them. The image captures a daring circus or entertainment act, demonstrating incredible balance and skill. The performers are positioned at different heights on the diagonal wire, creating an interesting compositional pattern. The background appears to be a dark sky with some cloudy or atmospheric effects visible. The photo has a dramatic quality to it, emphasizing the height and danger of the performance. The number "19207" appears to be written on the photograph, suggesting this might be from an archive or collection.

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 tightrope walker, with the year "1927" written at the top and "1920" at the bottom, suggesting it is a vintage or antique photograph.

In the foreground, the tightrope walker is prominently featured, balancing on a thin wire suspended high above the ground. The wire is supported by two poles, one on either side of the walker, and is approximately 10-15 feet above the ground. The walker is dressed in a dark shirt and light pants, and is holding onto a long pole for balance.

Behind the tightrope walker, there are several other performers visible, including a woman standing on a ladder and two men riding unicycles. The performers are all dressed in similar attire to the tightrope walker, with dark shirts and light pants.

In the background, there are trees and other foliage visible, suggesting that the performance is taking place outdoors. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of excitement and danger, as the tightrope walker and other performers balance precariously high above the ground.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly taken at a circus or other entertainment venue. The presence of the year "1927" written at the top of the image suggests that it was taken during that year, and the style of the clothing and the setting suggest that it may have been taken in the early 20th century.

Overall, the image is a fascinating glimpse into the world of vintage entertainment, and provides a unique look at the skills and bravery of tightrope walkers and other performers from the past.

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

This image is a black-and-white photograph of four individuals performing a high-wire act. The performers are positioned on two parallel wires, with two people riding bicycles and two others standing on chairs. The background features a clear sky, while the foreground includes trees and a small platform. The image appears to be an archival photograph, as indicated by the handwritten date "19207" at the top and bottom of the image.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of three people performing a tightrope act. The image is dated 19207. The three people are riding bicycles on a tightrope suspended in the air. The man in the middle is holding a pole for balance, while the man on the left is holding the handlebars of his bicycle. The woman on the right is standing on a chair and holding onto the rope with both hands. The image has a blurry effect and is surrounded by a white border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The black-and-white image shows three people performing a tightrope act. Two of them are riding bicycles, while the other is standing on a chair. The tightrope is held by two poles on both ends, and the two riders are holding onto the rope for balance. The woman in the middle is standing on a chair and holding the rope with both hands. The background is blurry, but there are trees on the left side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

The image captures a daring circus act. Three performers are balanced on high wires, with two of them riding bicycles. The backdrop is a clear sky, devoid of any other features except for a faint outline of a tree or bush on the left. One performer is standing on a small set of stairs above the wires. The photograph is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the height and danger of the performance. The overall atmosphere is one of suspense and skill, characteristic of a thrilling circus show. The image appears to be an older photograph due to its monochromatic nature.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

Here is a description of the image:

The grayscale image depicts a vintage photograph of a high wire act. Three figures are balancing on tightropes against a clear sky background. The lower left of the image features what seems to be a platform with guardrails, likely the starting point for one of the performers.

On the leftmost tightrope, a man is riding a bicycle while maintaining balance. Slightly to the right and above him, another man is also riding a bicycle on a tightrope. Positioned even higher, a woman stands on a ladder placed on the tightrope. She seems to be part of the balancing act as well. The composition is taken from a low angle, which emphasizes the height and difficulty of the acrobatic performance.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The black-and-white photograph depicts a group of three performers engaging in a high-wire act, likely part of a circus or acrobatic performance. The image is dated "19207," suggesting it was taken in 1927.

  1. Performers and Act:

    • The performers are on a tightrope, which is suspended high above the ground.
    • Two performers are riding bicycles on the tightrope. They are dressed in light-colored outfits, possibly for visibility and to add a dramatic effect.
    • The third performer, a woman, is standing on a small platform or chair balanced on the tightrope. She is wearing a costume that appears to be typical of circus performers from that era, including a skirt and possibly a leotard.
  2. Setting:

    • The background shows a clear sky, indicating that the performance is taking place outdoors.
    • There is some vegetation visible in the lower left corner of the image, suggesting the presence of trees or bushes nearby.
    • The tightrope is supported by cables that extend diagonally across the image, indicating the structure and setup of the high-wire act.
  3. Photographic Details:

    • The image has a vintage quality, characteristic of photographs from the early 20th century.
    • The date "19207" is written twice on the photo, once at the top and once at the bottom, likely for archival or identification purposes.

This photograph captures a moment of daring and skill, showcasing the performers' balance and coordination as they execute their act high above the ground.

Text analysis

Amazon

19207.

Google

192
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