Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (acrobat on trapese)

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, 4.2002.4979

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (acrobat on trapese)

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, 4.2002.4979

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Human 98.9
Rope 70.8
Acrobatic 69.1
Bungee 67.9
Animal 62.5
Plot 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

flying 97.7
flight 95.3
people 91.9
motion 91.3
air 91.2
sky 90.5
man 89
action 88.6
active 88.4
fast 87.6
high 87.2
sport 87
freedom 86.9
water 86.4
danger 86.3
jet 85.9
wing 85.6
skill 84.9
nature 84.8
rope 83.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

energy 21
wire 19.1
sky 18.5
high 18.2
line 16.5
office 16.1
clear 15.7
cable 15.2
wallpaper 14.6
blank 13.7
power 13.4
technology 13.4
electricity 13.2
paper 13
structure 12.6
sink 12.4
drawing 12.2
free 12.2
business 12.1
light 12
drop 11.8
clean 11.7
transparent 11.6
backdrop 11.5
design 11.3
construction 11.1
industry 11.1
speed 11
water 10.7
cool 10.7
frame 10.7
sketch 10.5
plan 10.4
air 10.1
art 10.1
swordfish 9.8
steel 9.7
pour 9.7
wash 9.6
liquid 9.6
splash 9.5
bath 9.5
bubble 9.4
silhouette 9.1
health 9
black 9
spa 9
facility 8.9
metal 8.9
thirst 8.8
droplet 8.7
empty 8.6
ripple 8.6
hygiene 8.5
drops 8.5
tall 8.5
drink 8.4
jet 8.3
industrial 8.2
tower 8.1
medicine 7.9
hygienic 7.9
cleanse 7.9
fresh 7.8
voltage 7.8
architecture 7.8
drip 7.8
supply 7.7
pot 7.7
representation 7.7
flight 7.7
electrical 7.7
engineering 7.6
photography 7.6
house 7.5
single 7.4
warm 7.4
equipment 7.3
global 7.3
lines 7.2
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-23

Rectangle 86.5
Line 81.9
Parallel 78
Font 76.6
Art 75
Monochrome photography 70.9
Symmetry 70.8
Wing 67.5
Monochrome 66.6
Still life photography 62.7
Slope 60.3
Circle 58.7
Pattern 58.4
Room 57.6
Science 56.9
Triangle 56

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

text 96.3
black and white 77
line 58.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Bird

Clarifai

Person
Poster
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Person 66.2%

AWS Rekognition

Bird 62.5%

Clarifai

Person 92.8%

Clarifai

Poster 42%

Clarifai

Human arm 33.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

text visuals 88.2%
paintings art 5%
interior objects 4.3%
beaches seaside 1.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-23

diagram 47.7%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

a bird's eye view of a drone flying overhead.

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a man is hanging upside down on a rope

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This black-and-white image depicts a trapeze artist performing an aerial stunt. The acrobat is suspended high in the air, holding onto trapeze ropes, with their body extended horizontally in a feat of balance and strength. They appear to be mid-performance, showcasing their control and precision. The background is a blank, bright sky, emphasizing the height of the act. The image has visible markings at the bottom, which include the words "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA," as well as the numerical sequence "25058."

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a trapeze artist performing an aerial act. The artist is suspended in mid-air, holding on to a trapeze bar with both hands while stretching out horizontally. The performer is wearing what appears to be a form-fitting costume suitable for an acrobatic performance. The background is plain, likely the sky, emphasizing the height at which the artist is performing. The image is in black and white, giving it a classic or vintage feel. At the bottom of the image, there is some text, which includes the name "STEINMETZ," the location "SARASOTA, FLORIDA," and a number "25058," which could be an identification or catalog number.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to show a small, nude figure of a person suspended in mid-air against a plain background. The figure is posed with arms and legs outstretched, creating a sense of movement and flight. The image has a stark, black and white aesthetic, giving it a dramatic and artistic quality.

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

This is a black and white photograph taken in Sarasota, Florida, showing a trapeze artist in mid-performance. The performer is captured in a dramatic pose, stretched out horizontally in the air with arms and legs extended. The image shows the high wires and rigging of what appears to be a circus or performance venue. The photograph has a number "25058" and text indicating it was taken by or associated with "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA." The stark contrast and composition of the image dramatically captures the grace and danger of aerial performance art.

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 a person performing a high-wire act. The individual is suspended in mid-air, with their body stretched out horizontally across two wires. They are positioned at the center of the image, with their arms and legs extended in opposite directions. The person's head is turned to the right, and they appear to be wearing a leotard or similar attire.

The background of the image is a solid gray color, with no visible details or textures. A white border surrounds the image, featuring a series of small dots along the top edge. In the bottom-left corner, the text "25058" is handwritten in black ink. Below this, the words "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" are printed in black letters.

Overall, the image captures a dramatic and thrilling moment in the performance of a high-wire act, showcasing the skill and bravery of the individual involved.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a woman performing on a trapeze. She is suspended in mid-air, with her arms outstretched and legs bent at the knees. The trapeze appears to be attached to a series of wires or ropes that crisscross the sky.

At the bottom of the image, there is a white border with handwritten text that reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058." This suggests that the photograph was taken by Steinmetz in Sarasota, Florida, and may have been part of a larger collection or archive.

Overall, the image captures a moment of athleticism and grace, showcasing the woman's skill and poise as she performs on the trapeze.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person performing a trapeze act. The person is suspended in the air, holding onto the trapeze bar with both hands. The trapeze bar is connected to two horizontal bars that are suspended from the ceiling. The person's body is stretched out in a horizontal position, and their legs are spread apart. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058." The image appears to be a still from a performance, as the person's pose and expression suggest that they are in the middle of a routine.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a person performing a trapeze act. The person is suspended in the air, holding onto the trapeze bar with both hands, and their legs are extended straight behind them. The trapeze bar is attached to two parallel bars that are suspended from above, creating a triangular frame. The person's body is positioned at an angle, with their head tilted back and their arms extended outward. The background is plain and featureless, with no visible objects or scenery. The image has a vintage or old-fashioned look, with a slightly grainy texture and faded colors. The text "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" is written at the bottom of the image, indicating the location where the photograph was taken. The image conveys a sense of excitement and danger, as the person is suspended high in the air, performing a daring stunt. The trapeze act is a classic circus performance that requires skill, strength, and coordination. The image captures a moment of suspense and anticipation, as the person prepares to swing back and forth on the trapeze bar. The vintage style of the photograph adds to the sense of nostalgia and history, evoking memories of the golden age of circuses and vaudeville shows. Overall, the image is a striking and dynamic portrayal of a trapeze artist in action, showcasing the thrill and excitement of this daring performance.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph captures a female trapeze artist in mid-performance. She is suspended horizontally between two trapeze bars, with her body forming a slight arc. Her left arm is outstretched towards the left trapeze bar, while her right arm is bent slightly. Her legs are straight and pointing away from the viewer, with white shoes visible on her feet.

She is wearing a leotard-style outfit with a harness. Her hair is styled in an updo. Above her, there's a network of cables and supports that make up the trapeze structure.

The background is a uniformly light, almost white sky, suggesting the performance is taking place outdoors during the day. In the bottom margin, text reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" along with a number "25058" repeated on both sides.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image is a black and white photograph, likely taken from a low-angle perspective. It captures a moment of acrobatics or aerial performance.

Subject:

  • The primary subject is a person, likely female, performing a trick on a trapeze apparatus. They are positioned mid-air, in a stretched-out pose, suggesting graceful movement and balance. The person is wearing a leotard and is secured by ropes to the trapeze.

Setting:

  • The background is predominantly a clear, bright sky. The simplicity of the background draws attention to the subject and their performance.

Composition:

  • The photograph is well-composed, with the trapeze frame forming interesting diagonal and horizontal lines that lead the eye across the image. The acrobatic figure is positioned in the center of the frame, providing a focal point.

Additional Details:

  • The image appears to be vintage.
  • The inscription at the bottom reads, "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058."

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a person performing a high dive. The diver is captured mid-air, with their body in a spread eagle position, arms and legs extended outward. The photograph is taken from above, providing a clear view of the diver and the pool below. The pool is marked with lane lines, indicating it is likely used for competitive swimming or diving.

The image has some visible creases and marks, suggesting it might be an older photograph or a print that has been handled frequently. At the bottom of the image, there is a printed label that reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA" along with the number "25058" repeated twice. This likely indicates the photographer or studio and the location where the photograph was taken or processed.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a person performing an aerial trick on a trapeze. The individual is suspended in mid-air, extending their arms and legs in a dynamic pose, suggesting a moment during a circus or similar performance. The trapeze is suspended from the ceiling by ropes, and the performer is secured with a harness. The background is plain, likely to emphasize the act, and the photograph appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up towards the performer. There are some text markings on the image, including the number "25058" and "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA," which might indicate the photographer, location, and possibly the image number.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This black-and-white image depicts a trapeze artist performing at a circus or similar venue. The performer is mid-air, seemingly executing a trick or stunt. They are wearing a form-fitting outfit that appears to be a leotard, and their body is fully extended with arms and legs spread out. The trapeze artist is holding onto a bar with their feet and hands, demonstrating impressive strength and balance. The background is mostly empty, with some diagonal poles and wires visible, likely part of the circus structure. The image has a vintage quality, suggesting it was taken some time ago. There is text at the bottom of the image that reads "STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058," indicating the location and possibly the photographer or archive number.

Text analysis

Amazon

FLORIDA
SARASOTA,
STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058
STEINMETZ,
25058

Google

25058. STEINMETZ, SARASOTA, FLORIDA 25058.
25058.
STEINMETZ,
SARASOTA,
FLORIDA