Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (crowd of people outside Ringling Brothers train)

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, 4.2002.4558

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (crowd of people outside Ringling Brothers train)

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, 4.2002.4558

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Human 99.2
Nature 98.5
Outdoors 96
Transportation 75.7
Railway 74.7
Rail 74.7
Train Track 74.7
Vehicle 73.9
Snow 72.9
People 70.9
Train 62.6
Crowd 61.3
Shipping Container 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

people 99.9
many 99.5
group 98.5
group together 97.2
monochrome 96.2
adult 96
fence 92.8
man 92.6
crowd 91.8
child 89.1
war 88.4
administration 86.3
military 83.1
wear 82.4
cemetery 81
funeral 79.2
woman 78.4
spectator 75.4
black and white 72.9
police 71

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

sky 33.8
structure 33
landscape 26
snow 24.9
architecture 24.4
travel 22.5
tree 20.8
water 19.4
negative 19
bridge 18.5
old 18.1
city 17.5
grass 17.4
tourism 17.3
building 17.1
barrier 16.3
winter 16.2
film 16.1
river 16
park 15.9
summer 15.4
scenery 15.3
viaduct 15
dam 14.7
rural 13.2
scene 13
horizon 12.6
sea 12.5
mountain 12.5
scenic 12.3
urban 12.2
cloud 12.1
obstruction 11.9
trees 11.6
outdoor 11.5
outdoors 11.2
billboard 11.1
historic 11
photographic paper 10.9
landmark 10.8
history 10.7
stone 10.7
fence 10.4
cold 10.3
hill 10.3
wall 10.1
house 9.9
weather 9.7
fountain 9.7
sun 9.7
forest 9.6
england 9.5
construction 9.4
clouds 9.3
field 9.2
countryside 9.1
vacation 9
signboard 9
sand 8.7
ice 8.7
rock 8.7
ancient 8.7
day 8.6
sunny 8.6
tourist 8.5
beach 8.5
town 8.4
mountains 8.3
coast 8.1
wave 7.8
pine 7.7
panorama 7.6
historical 7.5
wood 7.5
ocean 7.5
row 7.5
environment 7.4
street 7.4
lake 7.3
photographic equipment 7.3
facility 7.3
national 7.3
area 7.2
black 7.2
pier 7.2
farm 7.1
palace 7.1
country 7
season 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

text 99.6
outdoor 87
black 66.9
black and white 55.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Person
Tree
Clothing
Footwear
Poster

AWS Rekognition

Person 99.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

paintings art 72.7%
text visuals 22.7%
streetview architecture 1.7%
nature landscape 1.5%

Captions

Clarifai

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

a crowd of people waiting for the train.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a group of people standing around a train

OpenAI GPT

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

This is a negative image of a photograph showing a large group of people gathered around a train car. The train car appears to be part of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, as indicated by the text visible on the side of the car. The scene shows individuals, including adults and children, standing and milling about near the railroad tracks in a rural outdoor setting. The negative inversion makes the bright areas appear dark and vice versa, giving the entire composition an unusual, high-contrast look with inverted lighting and shadows. Trees in the background and other elements of the landscape can be faintly observed.

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

This is a negative image of a scene featuring a large group of people gathered around a train. The train appears to be a boxcar or cargo train, labeled with "Ringling Bros. and Barnum." This indicates that the train is associated with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, suggesting that it might have been transporting circus equipment or animals. The people surrounding the train seem to be observing or interacting with the contents. The scene is captured from a slight angle, providing a view along the length of the train. The individuals in the image are wearing hats and casual clothing, suggestive of mid-20th century or earlier attire. The background shows some trees and open land, giving the impression of a rural or non-urban setting. The negatives include handwritten numbers on the top and left edges: "16267" and "5."

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a large crowd of people gathered around a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus train car. The crowd appears to be a mix of adults and children, all bundled up in winter clothing, suggesting this is likely a cold weather event. The train car has the "Ringling Bros." logo prominently displayed, indicating this is a circus-related gathering. The people seem to be waiting in line or queuing up for something, though it's unclear exactly what. The overall scene conveys a sense of excitement and anticipation, as if the crowd is eagerly awaiting the arrival or departure of the circus train.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing a Ringling Bros. circus train car with a large crowd gathered around it. The train car appears to be a livestock or equipment car, marked with the number "26" and has the "RINGLING BROS." name clearly visible on its side. A significant number of people are standing alongside the train car, likely spectators or workers involved with the circus. The scene appears to be taking place during daylight hours, and the ground appears to be dirt or unpaved. This type of image captures the era when circuses traveled by rail across the country, which was a common practice in the early to mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black and white photograph of a train with people gathered around it. The train is long and has several cars, with the words "RINGLING BROS. BARNUM" written on the side of one of the cars. The train is stopped on a track, and there are people standing on the platform and on the ground next to the train. Some of the people are wearing hats and coats, while others are dressed in more casual clothing. The background of the image shows trees and a clear sky.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken during a special event or occasion, possibly a circus or train station stop. The people gathered around the train appear to be waiting for something to happen, and the train itself seems to be the main attraction. The image captures a moment in time, frozen in black and white, and invites the viewer to imagine the story behind it.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

This black and white image depicts a train with a crowd of people gathered around it. The train features a sign on the side that reads "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM" in bold letters, indicating its affiliation with the famous circus. The train has a dark color scheme, with the words "26" visible on the side of one of the cars.

In the foreground, a large group of people are standing near the train, some of whom appear to be carrying luggage or other items. The atmosphere suggests that the train is preparing to depart, and the crowd is waiting to board or bid farewell to passengers.

The background of the image shows a grassy area with trees in the distance, providing a serene contrast to the bustling activity around the train. Overall, the image captures a moment of excitement and anticipation as people prepare to embark on a journey with the iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum circus train.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The black-and-white photo depicts a crowd of people standing on the side of the road, probably waiting for a train. The train is on the other side of the road, with a person standing on the door of the train. Some people are wearing hats, while others are wearing shoes. There are some trees behind the train. The photo has a watermark with the text "16267" on the top right corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-26

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a crowd of people gathered around a train. The train is labeled "RINGLING BROS. BARNUM" on the side, indicating that it is likely part of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The people in the image are dressed in a variety of clothing, including hats, gloves, and shoes, suggesting that they are from a different era. The photograph has a watermark in the top left corner that reads "16267," which may be a reference to the date or location of the photograph.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-30

This is an old photograph, a negative of an image, of a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train. The train cars are labeled with "Ringling Bros. Barnum" on the side. Many people, seemingly spectators, are gathered alongside the train cars. Some are looking into the open doors of the train cars. The scene is outdoors, on a day that appears to be overcast or dim. There is a fence/boundary line, and a railroad track, on which the train is sitting. The negative shows an inversion of colors, making it appear as though the sky is very dark, almost black.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-30

Here is a description of the image:

This black and white photograph, with a negative-like inversion of colors, depicts a historical scene involving the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. A long train car, bearing the circus's name, is central to the image.

A crowd of people is visible alongside the train. The style of dress suggests a period in the early to mid-20th century. The presence of children indicates the circus's broad appeal to families.

On the left side of the image, "16267" is written, possibly indicating a reference or catalog number. The photograph appears to be taken outdoors, with trees visible in the background. A "W" marked post is also a part of the picture.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a large group of people gathered around a train car. The train car is marked with "Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey," indicating it is part of the famous circus. The number "26" is visible on the train car, likely indicating its specific identification within the train.

The crowd consists of various individuals, including adults and children, dressed in clothing typical of the mid-20th century. The scene appears to be outdoors, possibly at a train station or a loading area, with a dirt or gravel ground. Some people seem to be observing or waiting, while others are engaged in conversation. The overall atmosphere suggests a lively and busy event, possibly related to the circus's arrival or departure.

The photograph has some annotations in the top left corner, which appear to be identification numbers or codes, likely for archival purposes. The image captures a moment in time, providing a glimpse into the logistics and public interest surrounding the circus during that era.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This is a black-and-white photograph depicting a group of people gathered near a freight train labeled "RINLING BROS. BARNUM." The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly during the early to mid-20th century, judging by the clothing styles and the type of train. The train is stationary, and the people are standing on the tracks and around the area. Some individuals are holding papers or documents, suggesting they might be conducting some sort of inspection, loading, or unloading process. The environment looks relatively rural, with grass and trees visible in the background. The lighting suggests that the photograph was taken in the evening or nighttime, given the dark sky. The image has a historical and documentary feel to it.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-30

This is a black-and-white photograph showing a large group of people gathered near a train car, which is part of a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train. The train car is marked with the number 26 and the words "RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM" are visible on the side. The people are dressed in various styles of clothing, suggesting the image is from a past era. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly in a rural or semi-rural area, with some trees visible in the background. The photograph has a number "16267" printed on it in two locations.

Text analysis

Amazon

5
26
RINGLING
BROS.
BARNUM
16267.
BROS. AND BARNUM
W
AND

Google

16267 16267. 5
16267
16267.
5