Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (large pool with platform diving board next to ocean)

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, 4.2002.7070

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (large pool with platform diving board next to ocean)

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, 4.2002.7070

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-15

Nature 98.9
Outdoors 94.5
Person 91.4
Human 91.4
Weather 88.9
Snow 78.9
Airplane 73.1
Aircraft 73.1
Transportation 73.1
Vehicle 73.1
Ice 72.9
Fog 65.5
People 65.4
Steamer 59.8
Winter 58.7
Boardwalk 56.7
Building 56.7
Bridge 56.7
Porch 55.5
Sea 55.2
Water 55.2
Ocean 55.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

monochrome 99.1
water 98.3
nature 97.2
no person 97.1
sky 97
outdoors 96.8
black and white 96.4
landscape 95.9
travel 95.3
snow 93.9
winter 93.1
summer 93
monochromatic 92.4
sea 91
cloud 90.9
sun 88.1
fair weather 88
desktop 87.6
horizon 87.5
beach 86.9

Imagga
created on 2021-12-15

sketch 59.8
drawing 53
negative 34.5
representation 33.8
film 26.4
water 24.7
transparent 23.3
clean 22.6
wave 21.6
ripple 21
drop 20.9
photographic paper 20.4
clear 20.1
liquid 20
splash 19.2
cold 19
bubble 18.8
ice 18.2
motion 18
design 17.5
sky 17.2
tracing 17.2
flowing 16.8
snow 16.4
pattern 16.4
purity 15.7
art 14.6
splashing 14.5
energy 14.3
cool 14.2
drink 14.2
backdrop 14
flow 13.9
graphic 13.9
photographic equipment 13.6
landscape 13.4
light 13.4
space 13.2
backgrounds 13
winter 12.8
drip 12.7
droplet 12.6
fresh 12.4
environment 12.3
color 12.2
scene 12.1
modern 11.9
speed 11.9
wet 11.6
business 11.6
crystal 11.3
sea 11.2
wallpaper 10.7
weather 10.7
frozen 10.5
grunge 10.2
season 10.1
freshness 10
spa 9.9
travel 9.9
retro 9.8
thirst 9.8
city 9.5
plan 9.5
tree 9.2
silhouette 9.1
health 9
structure 9
digital 8.9
style 8.9
urban 8.7
decoration 8.7
circle 8.6
construction 8.6
ocean 8.5
drops 8.5
element 8.3
office 8
natural 8
architecture 7.8
high 7.8
wash 7.7
texture 7.6
clouds 7.6
bubbles 7.6
house 7.5
frame 7.5
shape 7.5
technology 7.4
river 7.3
smooth 7.3
lines 7.2
holiday 7.2
trees 7.1
country 7

Google
created on 2021-12-15

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-15

text 97.6
fog 95.1
water 93.9
outdoor 86.1
black and white 71.8
white 71.5
black 70.8
sky 68.2
cloud 58.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Airplane
Person 91.4%
Airplane 73.1%

Categories

Imagga

text visuals 77.8%
paintings art 14.7%
interior objects 6.9%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a beach -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a photographic negative of an outdoor pool and coastal area. In the foreground, there's a tall diving platform with multiple levels and railings. The pool itself is circular, with several people visible along its edges and in nearby areas. Surrounding the pool are palm trees, umbrellas, and chairs, suggesting a tropical resort setting. In the background, there's a view of the ocean, with clouds in the sky. The negative layout makes the bright areas appear dark and vice versa, giving the image its distinct coloring and inversion of light values. Text at the bottom indicates "J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla."

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a photographic negative depicting a scenic view of a beachside or poolside area. In the foreground, there is a large diving platform with multiple levels, including ladders and diving boards. The platform overlooks a swimming pool. There are several people visible in and around the pool area.

In the background, palm trees line the area, suggesting a tropical or warm climate. Beyond the trees, an expansive body of water, likely an ocean or sea, stretches toward the horizon. The sky above is filled with clouds, casting dramatic shapes and shadows in the negative image.

There are also umbrellas and lounge chairs around the pool, indicating a recreational setting. The image includes text at the bottom with details that are partially visible, indicating “J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla.”, which likely identifies the location as Siesta Key, a well-known beach destination in Sarasota, Florida. The number "22026" is handwritten in the lower left corner of the image.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a tropical resort setting with a body of water in the foreground and palm trees lining the shore. There appears to be a diving platform or structure in the water, and various buildings or structures can be seen in the background. The image has a hazy, black and white appearance, suggesting it may be an older photograph or artistic rendering.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of what looks like a swimming pool or recreational facility, likely in Sarasota, Florida. The image shows a tall diving platform or tower with multiple levels, and there are palm trees lining the area. Around the pool area, there appear to be umbrellas and seating areas. The scene has a distinct mid-century resort or recreational facility feel to it. The photograph appears to be taken from an elevated position, giving a good overview of the facility with the ocean or large body of water visible in the background. The sky shows some cloud cover, and the overall composition has a nostalgic quality typical of photographs from what might be the 1950s or 1960s.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

This image is a black and white photograph of a swimming pool with a diving board, situated near a body of water. The pool features a diving board on the left side, accompanied by a small building or structure adjacent to it. In the background, there are palm trees and a body of water, likely an ocean or sea.

The image has a vintage quality, with a white border around the edges and a handwritten number "22026" in the bottom-left corner. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sunny day at a beachside resort or pool, with people enjoying the water and surroundings.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image depicts a black and white photograph of a swimming pool with a diving board and palm trees in the background. The pool is rectangular, with a diving board on the left side. There are several people standing around the pool, some of whom appear to be swimming or diving. In the background, there are several palm trees and a cloudy sky.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly from the 1950s or 1960s. It has a faded and worn look, with visible signs of aging such as creases, tears, and discoloration. The image is also slightly distorted, with a curved shape that suggests it was taken from a unique angle or perspective.

Overall, the image captures a nostalgic and idyllic scene of a summer day at the pool, with people enjoying the sun, water, and company of others.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a swimming pool area, likely taken during the daytime. A tall diving tower with multiple levels is located on the left side of the pool. The pool appears to be a large outdoor pool, with a clear view of the ocean in the background. There are several umbrellas and chairs set up around the pool, suggesting that it is a popular spot for relaxation and swimming.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a swimming pool area with a diving board and surrounding facilities. The diving board is prominently visible, with a lifeguard's chair at the top. The pool is large and rectangular, with clear water and no visible swimmers. Surrounding the pool are several umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a small building that appears to be a changing room or a snack bar. There are also palm trees and other greenery in the background, suggesting a tropical or beachside location. The image includes a watermark with the text "22026" and "THE SWIM MEET SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." This indicates that the photograph was taken during a swimming meet in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image appears to be an inverted or negative black and white photograph. It shows a seaside swimming pool complex under a cloudy sky.

In the foreground, there is a large swimming pool with visible water lines and possible swimmers. Adjacent to the pool, a multi-tiered diving platform stands prominently.

Behind the diving platform, there are palm trees and a view of the ocean meeting the horizon under a sky filled with clouds. The photo is an elevated view of a vacation resort, possibly taken near Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida, as text at the bottom of the image suggests. The overall impression is one of leisure and tropical scenery.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white negative depicting a vintage resort scene. The primary focus is a large swimming pool complex. A distinctive multi-tiered diving board structure dominates the left side of the frame, leading into the pool. The foreground features the pool itself, which is quite large.

Surrounding the pool is a deck area. There are tables with umbrellas providing shade, and a low wall separates the pool area from what appears to be the beach or ocean. Palm trees are visible and further reinforce the tropical setting. In the background, we see the sea meeting a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere suggests a sunny day.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image appears to be a vintage photograph of a beachfront area, likely from the mid-20th century. The scene is captured in black and white, and the photograph seems to have been taken with an infrared filter, which gives it a distinctive, almost ethereal look.

Key elements in the image include:

  1. Beach and Ocean: The foreground features a sandy beach leading to the ocean. The water is calm, and the horizon is visible in the distance.

  2. Boardwalk and Structures: There is a boardwalk or promenade running parallel to the beach. Along this boardwalk, there are several structures, including what appears to be a lifeguard tower with a diving platform, a building that might be a bathhouse or changing facility, and other smaller structures or kiosks.

  3. Palm Trees: Several palm trees are visible, adding a tropical feel to the scene.

  4. People: A few people can be seen walking along the beach and boardwalk, giving a sense of scale and activity to the scene.

  5. Sky and Clouds: The sky is filled with clouds, which are prominently visible due to the infrared effect, making them stand out against the darker sky.

  6. Photographic Details: The edges of the photograph show the sprocket holes, indicating that it was likely taken with a medium or large format film camera. The number "22026" is visible at the bottom, which might be a reference or catalog number.

Overall, the image captures a serene and picturesque beach scene, likely from a bygone era, with a unique photographic style that enhances its aesthetic appeal.

Text analysis

Amazon

22026
STEINMETZ
8
SIESTA
STEINMETZ SIESTA KEY. SARASOTA. FLA
SARASOTA.
FLA
KEY.
VI33A2

Google

22026 ESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA
22026
ESTA
KEY,
SARASOTA,
FLA