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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (acrobat flipping over elephants)

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, 4.2002.4982

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (acrobat flipping over elephants)

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, 4.2002.4982

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-22

Human 97.8
Wildlife 97.6
Animal 97.6
Mammal 97.6
Adventure 86.7
Leisure Activities 86.7
Crowd 73.3
Text 72.6
Building 66.4
Architecture 63.6
Outdoors 61
Nature 59
Clothing 58.8
Apparel 58.8
Horse 58.3
Acrobatic 57.9
Theme Park 57.1
Amusement Park 57.1
Advertisement 57.1
Poster 57.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

milk 97.3
people 97.1
animal 96.7
dairy 94.4
crowd 93.9
man 93.1
cow 91.7
cattle 91.6
mammal 90.8
cavalry 87.4
bull 86.8
field 86.2
nature 85.6
woman 84.6
old 83.2
desktop 83
group 82.8
livestock 82.5
fun 82.5
splash 82.3

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

negative 69
film 57.9
photographic paper 40.3
silhouette 34
background 31.8
screen 29.7
photographic equipment 26.9
billboard 20.5
design 19.7
art 19.3
display 18.8
sky 17.9
signboard 16.6
people 16.2
structure 15.5
grunge 15.3
graphic 13.9
retro 13.1
moon 12.9
electronic device 12.7
night 12.4
symbol 12.1
silhouettes 11.6
pattern 11.6
vintage 11.6
business 11.5
tree 11.5
drawing 11.4
frame 11.3
landscape 11.2
dirty 10.9
holiday 10.8
decoration 10.3
grass 10.3
black 10.2
space 10.1
sport 9.9
cemetery 9.8
backgrounds 9.7
sun 9.7
event 9.2
flower 9.2
element 9.1
sunset 9
computer 8.8
celebration 8.8
antique 8.7
winter 8.5
summer 8.4
star 8.1
businessman 7.9
old 7.7
outdoors 7.5
man 7.4
freedom 7.3
paint 7.2
border 7.2
painting 7.2
activity 7.2
male 7.1
happiness 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-22

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-22

text 100
old 73.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Elephant

Clarifai

Clothing
Poster
Person
Footwear
Vehicle

AWS Rekognition

Person 97.8%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-22

paintings art 98%
text visuals 1.9%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a large elephant is silhouetted against the sky.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man is flying a kite in the air

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a negative film image depicting a circus scene. The central focus is on two large elephants, each being handled by trainers or performers. The elephants are standing on grass, and their surroundings include ropes and tents, characteristic of a circus setup. Above the elephants, an acrobat is mid-air, seemingly performing a flip or jump. In the foreground, a sign reads "FOAMEX." The background features a tent or enclosed area and faint silhouettes of palm trees, suggesting the image was captured in an outdoor location, likely Sarasota, Florida, as indicated by the text at the bottom. People are visible interacting with the elephants, adding a sense of activity and spectacle to the scene. The overall negative format reverses the light and dark tones.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image is a photographic negative depicting a circus scene. In the center, there are elephants with their trainers or handlers gathered around them. In the background, a trapeze artist is captured upside down in mid-air, likely performing a stunt. The circus tent structure is visible in the background, along with some spectators seated under the tent. Also visible is a sign with the text "FOAMEX" prominently displayed in the foreground. The location mentioned at the bottom is "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA," followed by the number "25048." The photograph is marked as a Kodak safety film at the edge.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a circus or carnival scene. In the foreground, there is a large elephant standing on a platform with the word "FOAMEX" written on it. Several people can be seen around the elephant, likely handlers or performers. In the background, there appears to be a circus tent or other carnival structures. The image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The black and white image shows a group of elephants performing at a circus or carnival event in Steinmetz, Sarasota, Florida on February 5, 1948. The elephants are standing on their hind legs with their front legs raised, while a performer stands on top of one of the elephants. The elephants are positioned in front of a large tent structure with support poles visible. The image captures an impressive display of trained elephants showcasing their skills for the entertainment of the audience at this outdoor event in the late 1940s.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph taken in Sarasota, Florida, labeled as "Steinmetz, Sarasota, Florida." The image shows what appears to be a circus or carnival setting with tents or structures visible in the background. There's a crowd of people gathered, and what looks like circus equipment or props. The word "FOAMEX" is visible on what might be a sign or piece of equipment in the foreground. The lighting and composition suggest this may be a nighttime or evening scene, with some bright lighting visible in the image. The photo has the characteristics of being from an earlier era, possibly mid-20th century, given its quality and style.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an elephant being lifted by a group of people, with a circus tent in the background.

In the foreground, the elephant is positioned in the center of the image, facing right. It is being lifted by a rope attached to a pulley system, which is operated by a group of people standing around the elephant. The people are dressed in casual clothing, and some of them are holding onto the rope or the elephant's trunk.

In the background, a large circus tent can be seen, with a few palm trees visible behind it. The sky above is clear and sunny.

At the bottom of the image, there is a watermark that reads "FOAMEX" in large letters, with the words "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" written below it in smaller letters. The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly taken in the mid-20th century.

Overall, the image suggests that the elephant is being lifted for some sort of performance or demonstration, possibly as part of a circus act. The presence of the circus tent and the people operating the pulley system reinforces this interpretation.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image is a black and white photograph of a group of people working on a large elephant sculpture. The elephant is made of a material that appears to be foam, as indicated by the sign in the foreground that reads "FOAMEX." The sculpture is being worked on by several individuals who are standing around it, some of whom are holding tools or other objects.

In the background, there is a large tent or pavilion with a pointed roof, as well as several palm trees. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken at an outdoor event or festival, possibly in a warm climate given the presence of palm trees.

The image has a caption at the bottom that reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA," which suggests that the photograph was taken in Sarasota, Florida. The date of the photograph is not specified, but based on the style of the clothing and the equipment being used, it appears to be from the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a circus performance. In the foreground, there is a large elephant with a decorative cloth on its back. Several people are standing around the elephant, possibly preparing for or participating in the show. One person is standing on top of the elephant, while another is holding onto the elephant's tail. A person is also standing on a platform, which is labeled "FOAMEX," suggesting that it is a sponsor or a product associated with the circus.

In the background, there is a tent, possibly the main circus tent, and a crowd of people gathered around it. The image has a watermark with the text "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" and a number "25048," which could be the name of the circus or the location of the performance.

Overall, the image captures a moment of excitement and anticipation during a circus performance, with the elephant being the main attraction and the people around it preparing for the show. The presence of the sponsor's label and the watermark suggests that the image was taken for promotional purposes or as a part of the circus's marketing efforts.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black and white image shows a circus event. A person is in the air, possibly performing a stunt on a trapeze. Below, there are elephants, and people are standing beside them. One of them is raising his hand. A person is standing on the right side, near the elephant. In the distance, there is a tent, and people are standing outside. There is a watermark in the bottom middle that reads "FOAMEX."

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white negative image of what appears to be a circus scene. The image has an interesting composition with multiple elements.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Elephants: Two large elephants are the central focus. They are positioned towards the right side of the image, with their bodies dominating the scene. They have decorated headgear and are accompanied by circus workers.
  • People: Several people are present. Two people are working with the elephants and one person is in the air as part of the performance. There are also some people in the background.
  • Circus Infrastructure: Visible in the background are the support structures of the circus.
  • Inverted Look: This is a negative image, the areas that would be dark are light and vice versa.

Overall, the image captures a moment from a circus act, with an emphasis on the elephants and performers. The presence of the support structures and the activity of the people indicate a live performance. The negative format gives it a somewhat surreal look.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photographic negative featuring a circus scene with elephants and acrobats.

In the center of the frame, there are two elephants with ornate headgear. Two men stand beside them, seemingly directing or interacting with the animals. Above the elephants, an acrobat is suspended upside down, performing a trick.

In the background, there's a tent-like structure, likely part of the circus setup, with various support beams and cables visible. Other figures are present in the background, though they are less distinct. In the foreground, there is a sign or object with "FOAMEX" written on it.

The image is labeled "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" along the bottom, indicating the location of the photograph. There are also numbers like "25048" on the bottom corners, and a label "KODAK SAFETY" on the right side, which are likely related to the photographic process.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image depicts a circus scene featuring a group of elephants and their handlers. The elephants are adorned with decorative headgear, possibly feathered, which is typical of circus performances. They are standing in a line, with one elephant in the foreground having a person on its back. The person appears to be part of the act, possibly a trainer or performer.

In the background, there are tents and other structures that are part of the circus setup. The tents have a classic circus design, with pointed tops and support ropes. There are also a few people visible in the background, possibly spectators or circus staff.

The image has a vintage feel, indicated by the black-and-white photography and the style of the circus setup. The bottom of the image includes text that reads "FOAMEX" and "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25048," which could be related to the photographer or the sponsor of the event. The overall scene captures the essence of a traditional circus performance with elephants as a central attraction.

Qwen

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

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a circus scene. In the foreground, there are several circus performers and elephants. A man is wearing a white hat and is suspended in the air, seemingly performing a balancing act on a tightrope. The elephants are adorned with decorative coverings and are being guided by handlers. In the background, there is a large circus tent with a dome structure, and the sky is dark, suggesting the photo was taken during the evening or night. The photo also includes the text "FOAMEX" prominently displayed in the foreground, along with "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" and the number "25048" in the lower corner.

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

This is a black-and-white photograph of a circus scene, likely taken during a performance or rehearsal. The image features two elephants, each with a performer riding on its back. One of the performers is dressed in a costume and is holding a pole that extends upward, supporting a hanging object. Another performer is interacting with the elephant on the left. In the background, there is a large circus tent with ropes extending from its poles. There are also some palm trees and a fence visible. The photograph has a watermark or logo at the bottom that reads "FOAMEX," and the text "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25048" is printed at the bottom. The image appears to be a vintage or historical photograph.

Text analysis

Amazon

SARASOTA,
FLORIDA
STEINMETZ,
FOAMEX
STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25048.
25048
25048.
FDAME
......
KODAKSEELA

Google

FOAMEX 2ケ048. STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25048.
FOAMEX
2
048
.
STEINMETZ,
SARASOTA,
FLORIDA
25048.