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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey train on tracks in train yard)

Date

1948

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, 4.2002.5361

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey train on tracks in train yard)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1948

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.5361

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Blizzard 99.7
Nature 99.7
Outdoors 99.7
Snow 99.7
Storm 99.7
Winter 99.7
Human 99.2
Weather 82
Road 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 98.4
winter 98.1
street 97.5
people 97
snow 96
weather 91.7
black and white 91.6
cold 91.1
road 90.5
empty 89.8
horizontal plane 89.8
man 89.7
fog 88.8
ice 87.5
transportation system 86.9
crowd 85.9
frost 83.7
beach 83.1
no person 82.2
frozen 82.1

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

snow 69.7
sky 42.8
landscape 40.2
weather 35.8
beach 31.2
sea 30.5
water 29.4
travel 27.5
sand 26.7
ocean 25
winter 24.7
scenic 24.6
coast 24.3
clouds 21.2
outdoors 20.2
vacation 19.7
shoreline 18.3
scenery 18.1
shore 17.7
mountain 17.3
wave 17.3
sun 16.9
scene 16.5
cold 16.4
slope 16.3
tourist 15.8
tourism 15.7
expressway 15.7
ski slope 15.6
summer 15.5
outdoor 15.3
coastline 15.1
mountains 14.8
cloud 14.7
horizon 14.4
seascape 14.4
river 14.3
city 14.2
road 13.6
scenics 13.4
trees 13.4
forest 13.1
waves 12.1
tropical 11.9
day 11.8
trail 11.6
holiday 11.5
lake 11
tree 10.8
park 10.7
new 10.5
rock 10.4
seaside 10.4
wilderness 10.4
vacations 10.4
island 10.1
geological formation 9.9
recreation 9.9
alpine 9.8
barrier 9.7
snowy 9.7
ice 9.7
ship 9.7
peak 9.7
pine 9.6
attraction 9.6
sunny 9.5
architecture 9.4
town 9.3
house 9.2
structure 9.1
national 9.1
landmark 9
building 8.7
state 8.6
cloudscape 8.6
hotel 8.6
nobody 8.6
intersection 8.5
cloudy 8.5
reflection 8.1
sunlight 8
urban 7.9
ski 7.9
vessel 7.8
season 7.8
range 7.8
surf 7.7
majestic 7.7
outside 7.7
destinations 7.7
panorama 7.6
idyllic 7.6
destination 7.5
truck 7.5
sport 7.4
environment 7.4
street 7.4
tranquil 7.3
sunset 7.2
transportation 7.2
rural 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

outdoor 97.8
text 97.4
black and white 92.3
white 78.4
black 74
beach 69.2
dog 66.7
sky 53.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Tree
Vehicle
Person
Wheel

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

interior objects 43.9%
paintings art 31.3%
text visuals 22.3%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-11

a city in the 1950s.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a man is walking down a street with a surfboard

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a negative of a photograph featuring a long line of train cars and vehicles associated with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The text "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" is visible on some of the train cars. The vehicles appear to be parked next to the train on a wide dirt road. In the foreground, a person is walking towards the train cars. Several other people are scattered throughout the scene, and parked cars are visible. Trees in the background suggest the location is rural or near open land. The negative format inverts the colors, creating a high-contrast, monochromatic appearance. “24031” is handwritten at the bottom of the image.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative. It shows a scene with several large vehicles, likely trucks or trailers, parked in a line along the side of a road. The trucks seem to be associated with the circus, as one of them reads "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" on its side. The number "71" is visible on one of the trailers.

In the foreground, there is a person walking along the road. Several cars are parked along the side of the road, and more people can be discerned near the vehicles farther down the line. The background suggests a tree-lined area, possibly near a field or open space. The negative nature of the image shifts the typical color and light values to their opposites, giving it a distinct reversed look. At the bottom of the image, the number "24031" is visible, possibly designating a catalogue or serial number for the photograph.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a circus train. The train is composed of several cars or wagons, some of which are labeled "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" and "Combined Shows". In the foreground, there is a person walking along the tracks. The image has a vintage, historical feel to it.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white image shows a railroad yard with several train cars lined up on the tracks. The train cars appear to be cargo or freight cars, likely used for transporting goods. In the background, there are some small buildings or sheds, possibly used for storage or maintenance related to the railroad operations.

On the right side of the image, there is a person walking along the railroad tracks, giving a sense of scale to the size of the train cars and the overall scene. The ground around the tracks looks worn and muddy, suggesting frequent use and traffic in this area.

Overall, the image captures an industrial scene focused on railroad transportation, with the long line of freight cars dominating the composition and highlighting the importance of rail in moving goods and materials.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a historical black and white photograph showing circus train cars from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows. The image appears to be taken at a railway yard or station, with several circus wagons and train cars visible in a line. The text "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY" can be seen on some of the cars. There's a figure visible in the foreground, appearing as a small silhouette against the larger scene. The photograph has a number "24931" in the corner, suggesting it's part of a documented collection or archive. The image provides an interesting glimpse into the logistics and transportation methods of traveling circus shows from what appears to be the early to mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train with multiple cars, each bearing the label "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows." The train is situated on a track that runs along a dirt road, with a man walking away from the camera on the right side of the road. In the background, trees are visible, and the sky appears clear.

The image has a white border around it, with the number "24031" written in black at the bottom center. The overall atmosphere suggests that the photograph was taken during the daytime, possibly in the early 20th century, given the style of the train and the clothing worn by the man.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a train car, with the train's side facing the camera. The train car is covered in advertisements for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, featuring the company's name and logo prominently displayed.

  • Train Car:
    • The train car is the main subject of the image.
    • It is covered in advertisements for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
    • The advertisements feature the company's name and logo prominently displayed.
  • Advertisements:
    • The advertisements are for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
    • They feature the company's name and logo prominently displayed.
    • The advertisements are likely promoting the circus and its upcoming shows.
  • Train Track:
    • The train track is visible in the background of the image.
    • It runs along the side of the train car.
    • The train track is likely part of a larger railroad system.
  • Other Objects:
    • There are other objects visible in the background of the image, including trees and buildings.
    • These objects are likely part of the surrounding landscape.
    • They add context to the image and help to identify the location.

In summary, the image depicts a train car covered in advertisements for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, with a train track running along the side and other objects visible in the background. The image provides a glimpse into the advertising efforts of the circus and the infrastructure of the railroad system.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a scene from what appears to be a circus or carnival setup. The photograph depicts a long row of covered wagons or trailers, lined up in a row. The wagons are covered with tarps, and some of them have signs or banners attached, possibly indicating the names of the shows or attractions. The road in the foreground is empty, and there is a person walking on the road. The sky is overcast, and the overall mood of the image is somewhat somber or nostalgic.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image is in black and white, with a watermark of "24031" on the bottom. It shows a person walking on the road. The person is wearing a long-sleeved shirt and pants, and he is walking on the right side of the road. The road is wide, and there are several vehicles parked on the left side. The vehicles are covered with a tarpaulin, and the text "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS" is written on the tarpaulin.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The image appears to be a negative print of a historical scene. The composition features a long train, presumably carrying circus equipment, lined up along a track or platform. A lone figure is walking on a paved surface toward the camera.

Key Elements

  • Train: The most prominent element is the string of train cars. The text on some of the cars identifies the circus as "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows".
  • Text on cars: "DANGER"
  • Paved surface: A wide, possibly paved, surface or street in front of the train.
  • Figure: A person is walking away from the viewer.
  • Background: The background includes some trees and possible structures, but is overall quite light and washed-out due to the negative print.

Context and Possible Interpretation

Given the circus affiliation, this image may capture a moment of a circus train arriving or setting up for a show, likely during the 20th century. The negative print style gives it a somewhat surreal and historical quality.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a long line of train cars, labeled "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows". The train cars are covered with tarps and numbered, such as "71" and "32". Next to the train is a road with some cars and a figure walking away from the camera, dressed in a light-colored suit. The background includes some trees. The overall composition appears to be a photograph, likely from the mid-20th century.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-25

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a long train, which appears to be a circus train, based on the text visible on the side of the cars. The train cars are labeled "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows," indicating that this train belongs to the famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

The train is stationary on the tracks, and various types of train cars are visible, including boxcars and possibly animal transport cars. The train cars are lined up along a platform or rail yard. There is a single person walking along the tracks, dressed in light-colored clothing and a hat, moving away from the camera. The setting appears to be open and possibly rural, with a clear sky and some trees visible in the background. The photograph has a vintage appearance, suggesting it was taken some time ago.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-15

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be taken in an outdoor setting, possibly a field or an open area near a railway. In the foreground, there is a man walking away from the camera towards a line of covered train cars. The train cars are labeled with the text "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows," indicating that these cars are part of a circus train. The cars are parked on the tracks, and some are numbered, such as "71". The background features a cloudy sky and a few trees, suggesting a rural or semi-rural location. The overall tone of the image is nostalgic, reminiscent of historical photographs from the early to mid-20th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-15

This black-and-white photograph shows a long line of circus wagons and vehicles, with the text "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" visible on some of them. The wagons are parked on a dirt road or area, and there are several cars parked nearby. A person is walking away from the camera on the right side of the image. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly in a rural or semi-rural area, with some trees visible in the background. The image has a vintage feel, likely from the mid-20th century. There is a number "24031" written at the bottom right corner of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

SHOWS
24031
COMBINED SHOWS
COMBINED
BROS.
RINGLING
BARNUM
BAILEY
BROS. AKO BARNUM
71
&BAILEY
DANGER
AKO
UGLING BROS. AND BARNERS &BAILEY
32
UGLING
AND BARNERS
BLAIT
BLAIT IN
IN
NATURALLY

Google

GLING BROS, AND BAENUS BAILEY BINGER COMBINED SHOws 71 HOWS BAILEY COMBINE BROS. AND BARNUM RINGLING 24031
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AND
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BARNUM
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