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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man standing at podium with microphone holding snake)

Date

1947

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, 4.2002.5192

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (man standing at podium with microphone holding snake)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1947

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.5192

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 99.1
Art 91
Clothing 80.9
Apparel 80.9
Angel 75.4
Archangel 75.4
Face 68.1
Skin 58.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.7
music 97.9
monochrome 97.6
man 96.1
musician 96
adult 94.8
one 93.1
singer 91.9
wear 89.3
politician 86.8
actress 85.5
retro 85.2
administration 84.1
scientist 83.1
award 80.4
candidate 79.9
facial expression 79.6
two 78.6
nostalgia 77.6
indoors 77.4

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

sketch 62.2
statue 58
drawing 46.8
representation 38.1
negative 35.8
film 30.1
monument 27.1
sculpture 26.7
art 22.4
architecture 22
photographic paper 21.8
building 19
landmark 19
history 17.9
marble 16.7
religion 16.1
tourism 15.7
travel 15.5
photographic equipment 14.5
stone 14.3
city 13.3
old 13.2
detail 12.9
culture 12.8
sky 12.8
portrait 12.3
ancient 12.1
black 12
historic 11.9
face 11.4
new 10.5
world 10.4
famous 10.2
symbol 9.4
head 9.2
dress 9
liberty 8.8
column 8.8
body 8.8
man 8.7
hair 8.7
god 8.6
historical 8.5
traditional 8.3
fashion 8.3
tourist 8.2
romantic 8
bronze 8
look 7.9
design 7.9
person 7.8
theater 7.8
roman 7.8
festival 7.7
outdoor 7.6
costume 7.6
religious 7.5
figure 7.4
makeup 7.3
freedom 7.3
lady 7.3
decoration 7.2
color 7.2
sexy 7.2
celebration 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 98.6
cartoon 91.9
outdoor 85.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Human face
Microphone
Table

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

an old photo of a man 64.4%
a man sitting in front of a sign 44.6%
a man standing in front of a sign 44.5%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a statue of politician is unveiled.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man in a suit and tie is talking on a phone

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a black-and-white inverted (negative) image depicting a man standing in front of a booth or table, possibly at a fair or carnival. The man is holding a snake, which is draped around his neck and one of his hands. A sign in the background reads "Oddities," suggesting this scene is part of a sideshow attraction. The surroundings include a tent and fencing, and there is a decorative faux palm tree next to the booth. The man's clothing appears to consist of a patterned striped shirt and apron, adding to the carnival or performer aesthetic. The image details, such as lighting and textures, appear inverted due to the negative format.

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

This image is a negative photograph, which reverses the light and dark areas. It depicts a man standing at a podium or stand with a faux palm tree decoration beside him. The man is wearing a shirt and apron. A snake is wrapped around his neck and hands, which he is holding. In the background, there is a tent and a sign that reads "ODDITIES," indicating that this scene might be part of a circus or a fair showcasing unusual attractions. The setting appears to be outdoors, as indicated by the presence of the tent and what seems to be a fence or railing to the right of the podium.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a man sitting at a booth or display, surrounded by various decorative elements. The man appears to be an older gentleman with a beard, wearing a suit and tie. He is seated at a table or counter, with what appears to be a record player or similar device in front of him. The background includes a sign that says "Oddities", suggesting this is some kind of exhibition or display of unusual or curious items. The overall scene has a surreal, carnival-like atmosphere, with the decorative elements and the man's pose creating a sense of mystery and intrigue.

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

This appears to be a vintage black and white photograph of someone performing or demonstrating something at what looks like a carnival or fair setting. There's a decorative palm tree cutout visible in the scene and a sign that reads "ODDITIES." The person is standing behind what appears to be a table or platform with some equipment on it, possibly a record player or turntable. They are wearing a suit or formal attire. The overall aesthetic suggests this might be from a carnival sideshow or exhibition, likely from the mid-20th century. The image has that characteristic high-contrast look of old press or documentary photography.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man performing at an oddities show. The man is standing behind a table, wearing a striped shirt and pants, with a snake wrapped around his neck. He is holding a microphone in his right hand and appears to be speaking or singing into it. In front of him, there are two turntables on the table, suggesting that he may be a DJ or performer who uses music as part of his act.

In the background, there is a sign that reads "Oddities" in white letters on a black background, indicating that this is an oddities show. There are also some palm trees and other decorations visible in the background, which adds to the overall atmosphere of the scene.

Overall, the image captures a moment of performance and entertainment, with the man at the center of attention. The use of a snake and turntables adds an element of surprise and uniqueness to the scene, fitting for an oddities show.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man in a dark shirt and white pants, standing behind a table with a sign that reads "ODDITIES" in the background. The man has short hair and is holding a snake in his right hand, while his left hand is raised to his face. He appears to be speaking into a microphone or other device attached to his head.

The table in front of him has several objects on it, including what looks like a record player or turntable, as well as some other items that are not clearly visible. In the background, there is a large tent or canopy with a sign that reads "ODDITIES" in white letters on a dark background. There are also some palm trees and other decorations visible in the background.

Overall, the image suggests that the man is performing some kind of show or demonstration, possibly related to snakes or other exotic animals. The presence of the record player and other objects on the table suggests that music may be involved in the performance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black and white photo shows a man in front of a table with a microphone and a snake. He is wearing a suit and a snake is wrapped around his neck. Behind him is a palm tree with a sign that reads "Oddities." There is a fence with a sign on it and a tent in the background. The photo has a watermark with the text "22578" and "815278" on the left and right sides, respectively.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white image shows a man standing behind a desk. He is holding a microphone and a snake. He is wearing a shirt and pants. The desk has a record player and a record on top. Behind him is a fence, and there is a sign with the word "Oddities" on it. There is also a tree and a tent behind him.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image appears to be a negative print, rendering the tones inverted. It captures a man at what seems to be an "Oddities" stand, possibly at a fair or carnival.

Details:

  • Subject: A man is standing behind a counter, presumably displaying or demonstrating the oddities. He is wearing a striped shirt, apron, and the suggestion of a microphone near his neck, potentially used for announcements.
  • Oddities Setup: There is a counter displaying various items (discs or containers).
  • Decor: The stand is decorated with a large, stylized paper palm tree. A sign reading "Oddities" hangs above.
  • Background: The background includes a tent-like structure and a fence. This suggests an outdoor setting, possibly a fairground or carnival.

Inferences:

The image probably captures a historical moment, possibly from a bygone era. The "Oddities" sign indicates that the stand was designed to showcase unusual items or performances for entertainment.

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white photographic negative featuring a man standing behind a counter. The scene appears to be an "Oddities" attraction, possibly at a fair or carnival.

The man is wearing a striped shirt, trousers, and an apron. He has a microphone near his mouth and is holding a long, thin object in his hands. Behind him is a makeshift palm tree made of corrugated material and a sign that reads "ODDITIES". In the background, there is a tent-like structure, and a fence is visible on the right side.

The negative quality of the image reverses the tones, making the bright areas dark and the dark areas bright, giving it a somewhat eerie or vintage feel. Numbers "22578" are written on the left and right sides of the image, possibly a reference number.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be a double exposure, creating a surreal and layered effect. The primary subject is a person sitting at a table or counter, engaged in a phone conversation. The individual is dressed in a striped shirt and appears to be in a relaxed posture.

Superimposed over this scene is an image of a sign that reads "ODDITIES," suggesting the setting might be a sideshow or carnival attraction. The sign is adorned with decorative elements that resemble palm fronds or feathers.

The background includes what looks like a tent or canopy, further reinforcing the carnival or fairground atmosphere. The double exposure technique blends the two scenes, creating an intriguing and somewhat eerie visual effect. The edges of the photograph show some numbers and markings, possibly indicating it is an old or archival image.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This black-and-white image appears to capture a performance or exhibition at a fair or carnival. The individual in the picture is seated at a table and is interacting with a snake. The snake is coiled around the person's neck, and the person is holding a stick that seems to be part of the act. The background features a decorative palm tree and a sign that reads "ODDITIES," suggesting that the performance is part of an oddities or novelty act. The setting, with its bright lighting and the presence of a tent-like structure, indicates an outdoor event, possibly part of a traveling circus or fair. The photograph has a vintage appearance, suggesting it was taken some time ago.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-09

This is a black-and-white photograph of a man performing at what appears to be a sideshow or carnival attraction. The man has light-colored hair and is holding a snake in his hand. He is wearing a tropical-themed outfit, including a lei around his neck. Behind him, there is a palm tree decoration and a sign that reads "ODDITIES." The setting includes a table with various items on it, and there are tent-like structures in the background, suggesting an outdoor event. The image has a vintage quality, and there is a visible negative number "22578" on the left and right sides of the photograph.

Text analysis

Amazon

ODDITIES
22578

Google

ODDITIES 22578
ODDITIES
22578