Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (boy charming snake)

Date

c. 1950

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, 4.2002.4499

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (boy charming snake)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.4499

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-23

Person 99.4
Human 99.4
Leisure Activities 90.7
Flute 83.3
Musical Instrument 83.3
Girl 69.9
Female 69.9
People 60
Portrait 55.7
Photography 55.7
Face 55.7
Photo 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

music 98.1
people 97.6
musician 97.6
monochrome 94.9
smoke 94.8
instrument 94.3
adult 91
flute 90.5
child 89.3
wind 87.2
cigar 87.1
retro 84
fun 82.5
man 81.4
cold 81.3
woman 80.7
summer 80.3
nature 80
portrait 79.8
classic 79.7

Imagga
created on 2022-01-23

man 28.2
person 28
people 24.5
male 22
sport 19.9
adult 18.2
sky 17.9
sunset 16.2
outdoors 15.8
silhouette 15.7
outdoor 14.5
leisure 14.1
rifle 13.9
summer 13.5
outside 12.8
portrait 12.3
lifestyle 12.3
uniform 11.9
grass 11.9
brass 11.8
relax 11.8
athlete 11.7
gun 11.3
beach 11.2
wind instrument 11.2
women 11.1
sea 11
day 11
recreation 10.8
men 10.3
black 10.2
clothing 10.2
attractive 9.8
musical instrument 9.7
landscape 9.7
firearm 9.3
alone 9.1
active 9.1
business 9.1
pretty 9.1
exercise 9.1
suit 9
sun 8.9
soldier 8.8
happy 8.8
love 8.7
action 8.7
model 8.6
adventure 8.5
travel 8.4
free 8.4
relaxation 8.4
field 8.4
hand 8.4
freedom 8.2
success 8
military uniform 8
face 7.8
newspaper 7.7
professional 7.7
modern 7.7
old 7.7
statue 7.6
joy 7.5
fun 7.5
ocean 7.5
one 7.5
worker 7.2
activity 7.2
life 7.1
hat 7.1
working 7.1
weapon 7.1
happiness 7.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-23

outdoor 98.8
text 97.8
sketch 77.8
drawing 76
black and white 61.8
person 56.8

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.4%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a young girl is playing flute in a field -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This image appears to be a photographic negative of a scene featuring a young person sitting cross-legged outdoors, playing a wind instrument. The individual wears a turban or head wrap adorned with beads, a patterned shirt, and loose pants. They are playing the instrument toward what seems to be a snake standing upright, possibly mimicking the posture associated with snake charming. The setting includes grass and blurry trees or objects in the background. Text at the bottom identifies the location as Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida, and credits J.J. Steinmetz.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image is a black and white negative photograph featuring a young child sitting cross-legged on grass, playing a musical instrument that resembles a flute or recorder. The child is wearing a patterned shirt and a turban-like head covering adorned with what appears to be a string of beads. In front of the child stands a snake with an upright posture, as if it is responding to the music being played. The background is blurred, focusing the attention on the child and the snake. At the bottom of the image, there is a notation that reads "J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." which suggests the location and possibly the photographer's name.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a person sitting on the grass, playing a flute. They are wearing traditional or cultural clothing, including a headpiece. The person appears to be in a natural outdoor setting, with clouds visible in the background. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic.

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

This is a black and white photograph taken in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida, credited to J.J. Steinmetz. The image shows someone in traditional snake charmer attire, wearing a patterned shirt and head covering, sitting cross-legged on the grass. They are holding what appears to be a flute or similar musical instrument, and there is a snake visible in the frame. The photo has an artistic quality to it, with the background slightly blurred and the subject captured in profile. The lighting creates a dreamy, ethereal effect, typical of vintage photography. The setting appears to be outdoors on a grassy area, and there seems to be some buildings or structures visible in the background.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a young boy playing a flute in a grassy field, with a snake in the foreground.

  • The boy is sitting on the ground, facing right, and holding the flute to his mouth.
    • He is wearing a floral shirt, light-colored pants, and a head covering.
    • His left hand is resting on his knee, and his right hand is holding the flute.
  • The snake is coiled in the grass in front of the boy, looking up at him.
    • It appears to be a non-venomous species, possibly a garter snake or a king snake.
    • The snake's body is long and slender, with a distinctive pattern of markings.
  • The background of the image is blurry, but it appears to be a grassy field or meadow.
    • There are trees and other vegetation visible in the distance.
    • The sky is bright and sunny, with some clouds visible.

Overall, the image suggests that the boy is playing music for the snake, which is watching him intently. The scene is peaceful and serene, with a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a young boy sitting on the grass, playing a flute while facing a snake. The boy is dressed in a turban and a patterned shirt, with his legs crossed as he sits on the grass. He holds the flute to his mouth with both hands, blowing into it. In front of him, a snake stands upright, its body straight and its head raised, as if it is listening to the boy's music.

At the bottom of the image, there is text that reads "J.J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA." This suggests that the photograph was taken by J.J. Steinmetz in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of tranquility and fascination, as the boy and the snake seem to be engaged in a peaceful and mesmerizing interaction.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a person sitting on the grass, playing a flute. The person is dressed in a white outfit with a floral design and a headdress. The flute is held in their hands, and they are blowing into it. A snake is coiled up next to the person, and it seems to be looking at them. The photograph has a watermark in the top left corner that reads "12474" and "J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla."

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

The black-and-white photo shows a person sitting on the grass and playing a flute. The person is wearing a patterned shirt and a hat. The person is sitting on the grass, and a snake is lying on the grass next to the person. The background is blurry, and there are trees behind the person. The photo has a watermark on the bottom left that reads "J.J. Steinmetz, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fla."

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

A vintage black and white photograph shows a person in profile, sitting cross-legged in the grass while playing a flute-like instrument. Positioned a short distance away is a snake, reared up with its head held high, seemingly listening to the music.

The person is wearing a printed shirt and head covering that looks like a turban. Their face is turned to the side, with the flute directed to the right of the frame. Their hands are raised to hold the instrument. The snake is slender and pale in color, standing upright in the grass with its head angled slightly toward the musician.

The background is blurred, but hints at trees and foliage, suggesting an outdoor setting. The overall composition and subject matter create an unusual and slightly surreal image reminiscent of folklore or mythology.

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

Here's a description of the image:

The black and white photograph captures a surreal scene. A person is sitting cross-legged in a grassy area, playing a flute or a similar wind instrument. They wear a patterned short-sleeved shirt and light-colored pants. A turban-like head covering adorns their head.

In front of the person, seemingly responding to the music, is a snake, its body arched upwards, in a posture that suggests it is captivated by the music.

The image has a slight vintage feel, with a slightly washed-out appearance. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting, possibly a park or a yard. The photograph has the number 23474 written near the bottom. The bottom right of the photo indicates that the image was taken in Siesta Key, Sarasota, FLA: by J.J. Steinmetz.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image depicts a person sitting on the grass, playing a long, slender wind instrument. The individual appears to be wearing traditional or cultural attire, including a head covering and a patterned garment. The person is seated with their legs crossed, holding the instrument with both hands while blowing into it. The background is somewhat blurred but seems to show an outdoor setting with trees and possibly other people or structures in the distance. The photograph is in black and white and has a vintage appearance, with some markings and text visible on the image. The text at the bottom indicates that the photograph was taken by J. J. Steinmetz in Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida.

Text analysis

Amazon

KEY,
SIESTA
SARASOTA,
STEINMETZ,
J.J.
J.J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA.
23474.
FLA.
chines
ПАЗ - ХАСС
CA

Google

23474. J. J. STEINMETZ, SIESTA KEY, SARASOTA, FLA.
23474.
J.
STEINMETZ,
SIESTA
KEY,
SARASOTA,
FLA.