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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus workers standing on covered train car containing wild animals)

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, 4.2002.5137

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (circus workers standing on covered train car containing wild animals)

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, 4.2002.5137

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 99.3
Clothing 97.8
Apparel 97.8
Shorts 88.6
Female 75.4
Gown 70.9
Fashion 70.9
Suit 70.4
Coat 70.4
Overcoat 70.4
Portrait 67.8
Face 67.8
Photography 67.8
Photo 67.8
Robe 65
Text 61.9
Wedding 60.5
Woman 59.7
Outdoors 58
Wedding Gown 57.6
Stage 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 98.9
monochrome 96.7
group 93.5
group together 92.5
adult 92.3
man 91.7
crowd 89.6
many 88.8
building 83.5
cavalry 83
woman 78.1
street 78
architecture 77.8
image 77.4
outdoors 77.3
flag 77.2
horizontal plane 76.2
symbol 72.1
child 70.4
illustration 67.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

signboard 68.2
billboard 66.1
stage 53.9
structure 47.3
platform 43.6
sky 37
city 32.5
architecture 26.6
landscape 23.1
clouds 22.8
cloud 22.4
skyline 21.9
ship 21.4
travel 21.1
landmark 20.8
sea 20.3
water 20
urban 19.2
cityscape 18.9
scoreboard 18.4
ocean 17.4
building 16.8
downtown 16.4
buildings 15.1
night 15.1
tourism 14.9
board 14.4
tower 14.3
sunset 13.5
vessel 13.2
boat 13
sun 12.9
port 12.5
skyscraper 12.5
bay 12.3
scene 12.1
famous 12.1
cargo ship 11.8
evening 11.2
town 11.1
day 11
summer 10.9
coast 10.8
river 10.7
mountain 10.7
harbor 10.6
modern 10.5
bridge 10.4
oil tanker 10.2
tourist 10.2
light 10
horizon 9.9
pacific 9.7
village 9.6
dusk 9.5
industry 9.4
business 9.1
history 9
sunny 8.6
cloudy 8.4
outdoor 8.4
outdoors 8.2
industrial 8.2
weather 8.2
scenery 8.1
aircraft carrier 7.8
construction 7.7
storm 7.7
beach 7.6
environment 7.4
church 7.4
vacation 7.4
air 7.4
historic 7.3
island 7.3
danger 7.3
scenic 7

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 100
black and white 93.7
sky 69
black 68.9
monochrome 66.1
old 60.4
vintage 29.6
sign 24.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Tent

Clarifai

Poster
Person
Clothing
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.3%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

cars vehicles 89.1%
beaches seaside 9.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

a vintage photo of a sign 77.4%
a vintage photo of a person 67.3%
a vintage photo of a person 67%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

photograph of the monument to person.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a group of people standing around a large truck

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-23

The response was filtered due to the prompt triggering Azure OpenAI's content management policy. The content filter results follow.

hate: safe
self-harm: safe
sexual: safe
violence: medium

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus performance at night. In the foreground, there are several people standing around a large circus wagon or trailer with the circus name and "Combined Shows" written on it. On top of the trailer, two figures can be seen, likely performers or circus workers. The background is dark, suggesting this is an outdoor nighttime scene. The image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic, indicating it is an older photograph.

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

This is a black and white photograph showing workers unloading or setting up for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows. The image shows a large covered railcar or wagon with the circus name clearly visible on its side. Several people dressed in white or light-colored clothing are standing around the railcar, while two figures can be seen working on top of the covered cargo. The scene appears to be taken at night or in low-light conditions, giving the photograph a dramatic contrast between the light and dark elements. Railroad tracks or ties are visible in the foreground, indicating this is likely at a rail yard or station where the circus train has stopped.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large circus tent being transported by train. The tent is covered in a dark tarp with white lettering that reads "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" and "Combined Shows." The tent is being pulled by a train, and there are several people standing around it, some of whom are holding ropes or other equipment.

  • Tent:
    • The tent is large and rectangular in shape.
    • It is covered in a dark tarp with white lettering.
    • The lettering reads "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" and "Combined Shows."
  • Train:
    • The train is pulling the tent.
    • It has several cars attached to it.
    • The train is traveling on a track.
  • People:
    • There are several people standing around the tent.
    • Some of them are holding ropes or other equipment.
    • They appear to be workers or crew members responsible for transporting the tent.
  • Background:
    • The background of the image is dark and blurry.
    • It appears to be a rural or countryside area.
    • There are trees and other vegetation visible in the distance.

Overall, the image suggests that the circus is on the move and is being transported by train. The people in the image appear to be working together to ensure a successful and safe transportation process.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a group of men standing in front of a large train car. The train car has a tarp covering it, with the words "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" written on it, along with "Combined Shows."

There are approximately 15 men standing in front of the train car, some wearing hats and coats, while others are dressed in more casual attire. The background of the image shows a dark sky, suggesting that the photo was taken at night. The overall atmosphere of the image appears to be one of activity and preparation, as if the men are preparing for a circus performance or other event.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of people in protective gear working on a circus tent. The tent is covered with a tarp, and two people are standing on top of it, possibly adjusting or repairing it. The photograph has a watermark with the number "15569" in the top left corner. The people in the photograph are wearing hats and long coats, and some of them are carrying tools. The image captures a moment of circus workers performing maintenance on their tent.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The black-and-white image shows a group of people in the middle of the night. Two people are standing on top of a covered box with the words "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" written on it. There are other people standing around the box, possibly waiting for the two people to come down. There is a train parked behind them. The image has a watermark with the number "15569" on it.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white photograph in negative format, likely an archival image. The photograph depicts a scene related to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows.

Dominating the center of the frame is a large, rectangular structure or vehicle. On its side, bold lettering reads "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS". Two men are on top of this structure.

In the foreground, a group of people stand in front of the structure. They appear to be workers or personnel associated with the circus. Many of them are wearing hats and coats. Behind the structure and the people, a train or set of train cars is visible.

The ground is dark and appears to be a dirt or gravel surface. The sky is cloudy.

The numbers "15569" appear at the top and bottom of the image. The image is a scan, and has some damage on the right edge.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a negative of a historical photograph. It depicts a scene involving the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, likely during the setup or teardown phase of a show. The image has a grainy quality, typical of older film photography.

Specific Elements:

  • Main Subject: The central focus is a large, box-like structure, possibly a trailer or container used for transporting equipment. It is covered with a tarp and has "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" prominently displayed on its side.
  • People: Numerous people are visible around the large structure. Several are standing on top of it. The people are dressed in a mixture of clothing, some in what appears to be work attire.
  • Setting: The scene takes place outdoors, likely in a train yard or staging area. In the background, there are train cars.
  • Sky: The sky appears dark.
  • Additional Details: There are other train cars in the background and a fence.

Interpretation:

This image most likely captures a moment in the circus's logistical operations. The workers may be involved in unloading or loading equipment, or possibly making repairs on the trailer. The picture offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes activities of a traveling circus.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a scene from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. It appears to be a promotional or behind-the-scenes photograph, showcasing a large covered object or structure in the foreground. The cover has the circus's name and a warning about the danger involved in the combined shows. The date "29 May 1936" is visible on the cover.

Several people are standing around the covered structure, some in work attire and others in more formal clothing, including a man in a top hat and coat. Two men are on top of the covered structure, possibly preparing it for an unveiling or adjusting the cover. In the background, there are railroad cars, indicating that the circus likely traveled by train, which was common for large circuses at the time.

The setting appears to be outdoors, with a dark sky suggesting either early morning or late evening. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of preparation and anticipation for an upcoming circus performance.

Qwen

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph taken at night, showing a group of people gathered around a large, covered truck. The truck is adorned with a banner that prominently displays the words "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows." The banner also includes a warning that reads, "DANGER DO NOT TOUCH." The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, suggesting the event was taking place in the evening or at night. There are several individuals standing around the truck, some appearing to be employees or workers, while others seem to be spectators. The truck itself seems to be a vintage or classic model, and the setting appears to be an open area, possibly near a railway car as there are tracks visible in the background. The image has a dated quality, possibly from the mid-20th century, and the photograph is labeled with the number "15569."

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

This black-and-white photograph appears to depict a nighttime scene at a circus setup. In the image, a large tent, labeled "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows," is being prepared. Two individuals can be seen on top of the tent, possibly securing it or performing maintenance. Below, several men are standing around, some in suits and hats, while others are dressed more casually, possibly workers or crew members. In the background, there are train cars, likely used for transporting the circus equipment and performers. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, casting shadows on the ground. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it was taken in the early to mid-20th century. The numbers "15569" are visible in the top right corner of the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

15569 RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM& BAILEY DANGER COMBINED SHOWS 17 BAIL BINED 15569
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