Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ringling aerialists on trapeze)

Date

1949

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, 4.2002.5528

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ringling aerialists on trapeze)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1949

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.5528

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 96.7
Transportation 78
Vehicle 78
Aircraft 78
Acrobatic 75.3
Drawing 66.3
Art 66.3
White Board 62.1
Appliance 61.5
Plot 57.5
Leisure Activities 57.1
Pole Vault 56.9
Sport 56.9
Sports 56.9
Rope 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

flying 93.8
desktop 91.3
danger 89.6
man 88.9
people 87.4
rope 86.2
high 85.3
jump 85.1
sky 84.6
sport 83.3
appoint 82.8
silhouette 81.7
freedom 81.3
business 79.8
motion 78.2
acrobat 76.8
active 76.4
abstract 76.1
display 76.1
influencer 75.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

frame 36.9
design 24.8
art 19.1
decoration 18.5
representation 17.7
silhouette 17.4
photograph 17.2
pattern 16.4
border 15.4
floral 14.5
symbol 13.5
business 12.8
painting 12.7
creation 12.5
graphic 12.4
line 12.1
blank 12
facility 11.8
element 11.6
paper 11.4
space 10.9
sky 10.9
drawing 10.7
water 10.7
retro 10.7
card 10.6
shape 10.4
black 10.4
icon 10.3
industry 10.3
note 10.1
energy 10.1
ornate 10.1
backgrounds 9.8
technology 9.7
summer 9.7
ornament 9.5
plant 9.5
light 9.4
season 9.4
page 9.3
elements 9.3
wallpaper 9.2
decorative 9.2
backdrop 9.1
landscape 8.9
wind 8.5
communication 8.4
texture 8.3
vintage 8.3
moon 8.3
antique 8.2
transparent 8.1
creative 8
curve 7.9
spring 7.9
clear 7.9
liquid 7.8
sink 7.8
leaf 7.8
flower 7.7
old 7.7
sea 7.7
curl 7.6
outline 7.6
elegance 7.6
power 7.6
field 7.5
sign 7.5
clean 7.5
future 7.5
clip art 7.4
swirl 7.4
screen 7.4
banner 7.4
template 7.4
message 7.3
data 7.3
global 7.3
drop 7.3
computer 7.2
tracing 7.2
cool 7.1
modern 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Black 89.6
Human body 88.4
Rectangle 85.9
Slope 83.5
Elbow 83
Line 81.7
Font 81.5
Technology 74
Entertainment 72.7
Symmetry 71.3
Recreation 70
Balance 67.4
Event 66.4
Screenshot 66.3
Art 59.8
Diagram 58.9
Pattern 57.6
Performing arts 57.4
Monochrome photography 54.7
Circle 53.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

sky 99.6
text 92.2
black and white 79.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Utility Pole
Helicopter
Ceiling Fan

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Person 93.4%

AWS Rekognition

Utility Pole 78.2%

AWS Rekognition

Helicopter 78%

AWS Rekognition

Ceiling Fan 61.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

text visuals 98.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a close up of a swing 31.7%
close up of a swing 26.2%

Salesforce

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image captures a scene of two aerial performers mid-act. The central figure is a female acrobat suspended in mid-air, holding onto a swing or trapeze bar, with her body gracefully extended. She is dressed in a form-fitting outfit, possibly a leotard. Her hair appears to be styled or set in motion as she performs. Below and to the right, another performer is visible hanging upside down on what looks like a trapeze or swinging apparatus. The photo emphasizes the dramatic tension of the performance, with ropes, poles, and suspension lines visible in the background, creating a web-like design. The negative format of the photograph lends an abstract and artistic quality to the scene.

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

The image depicts a grayscale photograph of two circus aerialists performing on a flying trapeze high above the ground. The performer on the left side is flying through the air, having just released from a trapeze bar. They are captured in mid-air, poised and horizontal, their body extended with arms outstretched in what appears to be a maneuver to catch the other trapeze. Blurred motion suggests swift movement. The aerialist on the right is hanging upside down by their knees from a trapeze bar. This trapeze artist is reaching towards the flying aerialist, possibly to catch them. The background shows various ropes and cables supporting the trapeze equipment. The performers are wearing traditional acrobatic costumes, emphasizing their graceful physique and agility. The image carries a sense of thrill and the skillful precision required for such acts.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a person performing an acrobatic maneuver on a tightrope or wire. The person is suspended in the air, appearing to be in mid-motion as they move across the wire. The background is mostly gray and hazy, with some faint lines or wires visible. The image has a monochrome, black and white aesthetic, giving it a dramatic and artistic quality.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This appears to be a black and white aerial or surveillance photograph, likely from the 1970s based on the date notation visible at the bottom (which seems to read "25472"). The image shows what appears to be a highway or road with parallel lines running through it. The quality and style of the photograph suggests it may be a military or reconnaissance image. The contrast is high, creating stark white and gray tones throughout the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two women performing a trapeze act. The woman on the left is suspended in mid-air, holding onto the trapeze bar with both hands, while the woman on the right is inverted, hanging upside down from the trapeze bar with her legs wrapped around it.

Both women are wearing leotards and have their hair styled in a similar manner. The background of the image is a solid gray color, with a white border around the edges. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of excitement and danger, as the women perform a daring and acrobatic stunt.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the women's clothing and hairstyles. The image has been scanned and digitized, resulting in a slightly grainy and faded appearance. Despite this, the image remains clear and detailed, capturing the dynamic movement and energy of the trapeze act.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black-and-white photograph of two trapeze artists in mid-air, captured from a low angle. The trapeze artists are suspended high above the ground, with their bodies positioned in a way that suggests they are performing a daring stunt.

The trapeze artist on the left is depicted in a dynamic pose, with their arms outstretched and legs bent at the knees. They appear to be swinging through the air, their body arcing downward as they reach the apex of their swing. The trapeze artist on the right is shown in a more static position, with their arms and legs extended in a straight line. They seem to be holding a pose, frozen in time as they float through the air.

The background of the image is a plain gray sky, which provides a clean and simple backdrop for the trapeze artists. The overall effect of the image is one of drama and tension, as the viewer is left wondering what will happen next in the performance. Will the trapeze artists land safely, or will they fall to the ground? The uncertainty creates a sense of excitement and anticipation, drawing the viewer into the world of the circus.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The black-and-white image shows two acrobats performing aerial tricks. One of them is holding a stick in both hands while balancing on a horizontal bar. The other is hanging from the bar while holding onto the rope. The image has two watermarks on the bottom left and right corners. The watermark on the left corner reads "25472" and "Steinmetz." The watermark on the right corner reads "25472."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-07

The image is a black-and-white photograph of two people performing acrobatics in the air. They are suspended by trapezes. The trapezes are connected to a pole. The person on the left is holding onto the trapeze with one hand and holding a flute in the other hand. The person on the right is hanging upside down from the trapeze. The photograph has a watermark with the text "25472" and "Stainman" written on it.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The black and white photo captures a circus scene with two trapeze artists performing against a backdrop of a bright, overcast sky. The composition is dominated by the intricate network of ropes and supporting structures.

  • Subjects: Two figures are engaged in aerial acrobatics. One is suspended mid-air, positioned directly above a horizontal bar. They are hanging with their legs bent and torso arched. The second figure is standing and holding onto their own trapeze.

  • Setting: The image appears to have been taken outdoors, given the open sky.

  • Technical details: The photograph has several perforations along the top edge, typical of film negatives. The inscription "25472. Steinmetz" is written in the bottom right.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black-and-white photograph of two trapeze artists performing. One artist is airborne, holding onto the swing of the trapeze with hands and the body stretched out. The other artist is hanging upside down from the bar, appearing to be in the midst of a catch or a routine. The backdrop appears to be the sky.

The rigging of the trapeze is visible, with ropes and supports extending outwards. The image has a vintage look to it.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a high-wire act, likely part of a circus performance. Two performers are visible, engaged in a trapeze or tightrope act. The performer on the left appears to be in mid-air, possibly having just jumped or been propelled from a platform. They are wearing a costume that includes a leotard and tights, typical of aerial performers.

The performer on the right is seated on a swing-like apparatus, holding onto it with both hands. They are also dressed in a similar costume. The background shows the support structure, including poles and numerous guy-wires that stabilize the setup.

The image is in black and white, giving it a vintage feel. There are also some markings and numbers at the bottom, which might be related to the photograph's cataloging or identification. The overall scene captures the thrill and skill involved in high-wire performances.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This is a black-and-white photograph showing two acrobats performing on aerial silks. One acrobat is hanging from the silks with their body straight, holding onto the silk with one hand, while the other is suspended below, also holding onto the silk. The setting appears to be an indoor arena or circus tent, as indicated by the vertical poles and the structure supporting the silks. The photograph has a vintage look, suggesting it might be from an earlier era, possibly the mid-20th century. The image also includes a label or caption at the bottom that reads "25472 Steinmetz," which could denote a catalog number or photographer's mark.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white image depicts a trapeze act with two performers. The performers are suspended in mid-air, likely during a performance or practice session. The person on the left is hanging from a trapeze bar, holding it with both hands, while the person on the right is in a different pose, possibly preparing for a maneuver. The background consists of the rigging and supporting structures of the trapeze setup, including ropes and poles. The image has a vintage feel, suggesting it may be from an earlier time period. The bottom of the image has some handwritten text and numbers, possibly indicating a catalog or identification number for the photograph. The text "STEINMETZ" is also visible, which might be the name of the photographer or the performers.

Text analysis

Amazon

25472.
25472. Steinment
Steinment
100
RODOK-SEEA

Google

Stainmetz 25 472. YT37A2- NAGOX
Stainmetz
25
472.
YT37A2-
NAGOX