Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephant boarding Ringling Bros. train car)

Date

c. 1941

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, 4.2002.4967

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (elephant boarding Ringling Bros. train car)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1941

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.4967

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Person 98.9
Human 98.9
Person 97.3
Nature 96.7
Elephant 93.5
Animal 93.5
Mammal 93.5
Wildlife 93.5
Outdoors 88.9
Person 87.4
Snow 85.2
Winter 76.9
Person 75.9
Elephant 70.8
Bear 67
Vehicle 58.5
Transportation 58.5

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

monochrome 98.7
people 98.1
mammal 97.9
animal 96.6
adult 94
one 93.6
dog 92.2
farm 90.6
portrait 90.6
black and white 90.5
group 90.4
two 89.7
street 88.9
man 88.4
cattle 88.3
no person 88.1
cavalry 84.2
nature 83.8
vintage 83.5
cow 82.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

negative 48
film 39.2
newspaper 34
photographic paper 28.8
product 26.2
creation 20.5
photographic equipment 19.2
architecture 17.6
billboard 14.6
structure 14.2
water 13.3
modern 13.3
sky 12.7
glass 12.4
groom 12.2
signboard 11.8
building 11.8
relaxation 11.7
light 11.4
technology 11.1
interior 10.6
industry 10.2
daily 10.2
industrial 10
body 9.6
person 9.2
adult 9
home 8.8
mosquito net 8.5
3d 8.5
power 8.4
house 8.4
digital 8.1
metal 8
river 8
business 7.9
urban 7.9
people 7.8
space 7.8
cloud 7.7
travel 7.7
old 7.7
design 7.3
detail 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 99.7
cat 92.8
black and white 83.1

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very likely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Elephant
Bear
Person 98.9%
Person 97.3%
Person 87.4%
Person 75.9%
Elephant 93.5%
Elephant 70.8%
Bear 67%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a man standing in front of a train car -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a photographic negative depicting elephants being loaded or unloaded from a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus train. The elephants are using a ramp to enter or exit the train cars. Several people are present in the scene, likely circus staff overseeing the process. The large train car has visible text indicating association with the Ringling Bros. circus. The image provides a glimpse into the logistics of transporting circus animals during that era.

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

The image appears to be a photographic negative showing a scene involving elephants and a circus train. In the image, two elephants are seen stepping off a train car onto a ramp. The side of the train car is marked with "RINGLING BROS." and "BARNUM", indicating it is part of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. There are several men visible, wearing typical work clothes and hats, standing and assisting or observing the elephants alight from the train. The scene takes place outdoors and appears to capture the logistical aspect of moving circus animals.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows two large elephants standing next to a train car labeled "Barnum" on the side. The elephants appear to be part of a circus or traveling show, as indicated by the train car. There are several people standing around the elephants, observing them. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a historical black and white photograph showing elephants being loaded into or unloaded from a Ringling Bros. and Barnum circus train car. The image shows the rear ends of two elephants near the train car, which has slatted sides and the circus company name clearly visible on it. Several handlers are present in the scene, supervising the elephants. The texture of the elephants' skin is quite detailed in the photograph, showing their characteristic wrinkled appearance. This appears to be from the early to mid-20th century, capturing a behind-the-scenes moment of circus operations and animal transport.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a scene of two elephants standing in front of a train car, with people observing them. The elephants are positioned on the left side of the image, facing right, and appear to be interacting with each other. They have large ears, trunks, and tusks, and are covered in wrinkled gray skin.

In the background, a train car is visible, with the words "BARNUM & BAILEY" written on it. The train car has a ladder leading up to the door, and a man is standing next to it, looking at the elephants. Several other people are also present in the background, watching the scene unfold.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at a circus or zoo, where the elephants are being trained or exhibited for the public. The presence of the train car and the people watching the elephants implies that this may be a special event or performance.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of two elephants standing in front of a train car, with several men surrounding them. The elephants are positioned on the left side of the image, facing to the right, and appear to be preparing to board the train car. The train car is labeled "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" and features a ramp leading up to its open door.

In the foreground, several men are visible, some of whom are holding tools or equipment. One man is standing on the right side of the image, wearing a hat and looking at the elephants. Another man is standing behind the elephants, holding a long stick or pole. The background of the image shows a dark sky, suggesting that the photo was taken at night.

Overall, the image appears to be a historical photograph documenting the transportation of elephants for a circus or other performance. The presence of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey train car suggests that the photo may have been taken during the early 20th century, when the circus was still active.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a scene from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, showcasing the moment when elephants are being loaded onto a train car. The photograph is in black and white, adding a vintage feel to the scene. The elephants are positioned on a ramp leading up to the open doors of a large train car, which is labeled "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM" and "BAI".

The elephants are large and majestic, with one of them stepping onto the ramp while the other is already inside the train car, appearing to be climbing up. The atmosphere is one of organized chaos, with several handlers and staff members present. One handler is standing on the ramp, guiding the elephant, while others are positioned around the elephants, ensuring everything goes smoothly.

The handlers are dressed in hats and long-sleeved shirts, typical of the era when this image was taken. The sky in the background is dark, indicating that the scene might be taking place either early in the morning or late in the evening. There is a sense of anticipation and excitement, as the elephants are a central attraction of the circus, and their transport is a significant part of the show's logistics.

The image also includes a watermark in the bottom left corner with the number "16261," which likely serves as an identification or catalog number for the photograph. This adds to the archival nature of the image, suggesting it was taken for documentation purposes. The overall composition captures a moment of transition and preparation, highlighting the intricate and coordinated effort required to manage such large and impressive animals in a traveling circus.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The black-and-white photo shows a group of people standing near a train, and two elephants are coming out of the train. The elephant on the right side is climbing up the ramp. The train has the text "B&B" and "BARNUM" on it. The two people on the right side are wearing hats, and one of them is wearing a watch. The photo has a watermark with the number "16261" at the bottom.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a negative of a vintage photograph depicting a scene from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The central focus is on two large elephants, with their backsides prominently displayed. One elephant is in the process of climbing down a small ramp leading out of a train car. The train car itself is labeled "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY". A few men, likely circus staff, are standing around the elephants. The backdrop appears to be a slightly overcast sky. The image has the classic look of an older, film-based photograph.

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

Here is a description of the image:

A black and white negative photograph shows two elephants boarding a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey railroad car. The elephant nearest the railroad car is climbing a small set of steps that lead into the interior of the car. There is lettering that reads "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey". The car is mostly closed except for the entryway at which the elephant is entering. There are two men standing near the stairs. One is in the process of turning around to look at something behind him. The other is facing the stairs, looking at the elephant. The second elephant is facing away from the camera, its rear end toward the camera. To the left of the elephant, a man stands looking at the scene. The sky is overcast. At the bottom of the picture is the handwritten number "16261".

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a scene from what appears to be a circus or traveling show. In the foreground, there are two elephants standing next to a large railroad car. The railroad car has "Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey" written on it, indicating that it belongs to the famous circus company.

The elephant on the left is standing on the ground, while the elephant on the right appears to be climbing a ramp or stairs leading into the railroad car. There are a few people present in the scene. One person, dressed in a uniform, is standing near the ramp, possibly assisting with the loading of the elephants. Another person is standing further back, observing the scene.

The photograph captures a moment in the logistics of a traveling circus, showcasing the process of transporting large animals such as elephants via railroad. The image is marked with the number "162-61" at the bottom left corner, which might be a reference or catalog number.

Text analysis

Amazon

BARNUM
RINGLING
BAI
AND
RINGLING BROS. AND
BROS.
&
16261
A70
16261 Elled ЭТАЯТIИ A70
ЭТАЯТIИ
Elled

Google

BAI RINGLING BROS. AD BARNUM 16261. 19761
BAI
RINGLING
BROS.
AD
BARNUM
16261.
19761