Human Generated Data

Title

Djenne Market and Mosque

Date

1998

People

Artist: Ian van Coller, South African born 1970

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Richard and Ronay Menschel Fund for the Acquisition of Photographs, 2019.249

Copyright

© Ian van Coller

Human Generated Data

Title

Djenne Market and Mosque

People

Artist: Ian van Coller, South African born 1970

Date

1998

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Richard and Ronay Menschel Fund for the Acquisition of Photographs, 2019.249

Copyright

© Ian van Coller

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-03

Building 98.9
Urban 97.8
Person 95.7
Human 95.7
Person 87.7
Nature 86.1
Architecture 85.7
Person 85.2
Spire 84.3
Steeple 84.3
Tower 84.3
Metropolis 79.7
City 79.7
Town 79.7
Person 77.9
Downtown 62.1
Slum 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

many 99.7
people 99.7
group 99.1
crowd 96.1
group together 96
administration 91.9
street 91.8
adult 91.4
monochrome 88.8
home 87.2
war 86.8
building 83
vehicle 80.8
city 80.8
waste 80
man 79.7
landscape 79.1
woman 78.4
no person 77.3
leader 75.8

Imagga
created on 2022-05-03

snow 87.8
architecture 60
building 52.4
weather 51.3
city 41.6
palace 40.5
cathedral 35.2
tourism 34.7
landmark 32.5
travel 31
tower 30.5
sky 29.7
church 29.6
history 28.7
old 28.6
monument 28.1
tourist 26.8
river 24.9
famous 22.4
historic 22
ancient 21.6
structure 21.1
religion 20.6
town 20.4
dome 19.6
parliament 18.7
temple 17.6
day 17.3
residence 17.2
england 17.2
capital 17.1
place 16.8
water 16.7
urban 16.6
culture 16.3
house 15.9
statue 15.1
stone 14.7
historical 14.1
government 13.7
square 13.6
night 13.3
winter 12.8
landscape 12.7
houses 12.6
medieval 12.5
attraction 12.4
castle 12
fountain 11.7
buildings 11.4
bridge 11.3
center 10.8
traditional 10.8
kingdom 10.7
wall 10.5
cityscape 10.4
construction 10.3
clouds 10.2
lake 9.4
destination 9.4
exterior 9.2
outdoors 9
reflection 8.9
roof 8.6
faith 8.6
great 8.6
united 8.6
color 8.4
street 8.3
facade 8.3
university 8.2
scene 7.8
cold 7.8
royal 7.7
sculpture 7.7
window 7.6
horizontal 7.5
religious 7.5
gold 7.4
national 7.3
art 7.2
dwelling 7.1
trees 7.1
tree 7

Google
created on 2022-05-03

Building 94.9
Daytime 94.5
Sky 94.2
White 92.2
World 88.8
Black-and-white 85.4
Body of water 84.2
Style 84
Public space 81.5
City 78.4
Metropolis 77
Waterway 76.9
Metropolitan area 76.1
Landscape 72.2
Street 71.2
Monochrome photography 70.8
Crowd 70.8
Cityscape 70.2
History 69.2
Tree 68.5

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-03

outdoor 99.5
sky 99.3
black and white 85.1
building 74.2
snow 53.7
old 41.4
image 32.8
crowd 0.7

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-21
Gender Female, 55.2%
Calm 60%
Sad 58%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6.5%
Happy 6.2%
Confused 1.5%
Disgusted 0.6%
Angry 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Female, 59.6%
Sad 74.6%
Angry 38.9%
Calm 17.5%
Fear 8.9%
Surprised 6.5%
Disgusted 1.5%
Confused 0.4%
Happy 0.3%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 95.7%
Person 87.7%
Person 85.2%
Person 77.9%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a large group of people standing around a large building -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a lively market scene set in front of the iconic Great Mosque of Djenné, located in Mali, West Africa. The mosque is a striking example of Sudano-Sahelian architecture, constructed from mud bricks (adobe) and adorned with protruding wooden beams that serve as both decorative elements and scaffolding for maintenance. Its tall, triangular towers and jagged facade give it a commanding presence.

In the foreground, a bustling marketplace teems with activity. People of all ages are dressed in traditional clothing, interacting and shopping amidst stalls covered by assorted fabrics and makeshift structures, including some with straw roofs. Goods such as textiles, pottery, and other market items are visible, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere. A large tree stands to the right of the mosque, adding a natural element to the scene. The black-and-white composition of the image enhances the overall timeless and historic feel.

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

The image shows a bustling outdoor market in front of the Great Mosque of Djenné, located in Mali. The mosque is a large, impressive structure made of mud-brick, characterized by its numerous buttresses and vertical wooden beams protruding from the walls, which are used for maintenance purposes. The architecture is a classic example of Sudano-Sahelian design. The market in the foreground is crowded with numerous people engaged in various activities, surrounded by makeshift stalls and covers made from fabric and natural materials like straw. The scene is lively, with a diverse array of items likely being bought and sold. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of cultural richness and active community life.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

A black-and-white photo of the Djenné Mosque in Mali. It is a large, ancient mosque with a unique architectural design, featuring a series of pointed towers and a flat roof. The mosque is surrounded by a bustling market, with many people walking around and some sitting on the ground. The market is filled with stalls selling various items, and some people are sitting under umbrellas. The photo captures the contrast between the historical mosque and the lively market.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The black-and-white image depicts a busy marketplace in front of the Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali. The mosque, made of mud bricks, stands tall with its unique architectural style, featuring conical towers and intricate patterns. The marketplace is bustling with activity, with numerous stalls and people engaged in buying and selling goods. Some stalls are covered with thatched roofs, while others have tarps or cloths draped over them.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This black and white photograph captures a bustling market scene set against the backdrop of an imposing, mud-brick structure. This structure is likely a mosque, showcasing a distinct architectural style with multiple towers and projections that appear like beams jutting out from the walls.

In the foreground, a densely packed market teems with people and activity. Stalls and shelters, constructed from a mix of materials including straw, fabric, and corrugated metal, create a maze-like environment. People are dressed in a variety of clothing, suggesting a diverse mix of vendors and customers. The scene is full of visual texture, from the woven patterns on the straw roofs to the fabrics worn by the people.

A truck is parked between the mosque and the market, adding to the sense of everyday life intermingling with the historical and cultural significance of the mosque. The image overall conveys a sense of vibrancy, culture, and the bustling energy of a busy marketplace within a historic setting.

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

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression: The image is a black and white photograph capturing a bustling market scene with a striking architectural backdrop. It has a documentary or historical feel.

Foreground: A large, crowded marketplace dominates the foreground. Numerous people are present, dressed in various clothing, including traditional attire. Many stalls and temporary structures are set up, likely selling goods or offering services. Some stalls have thatched roofs, while others have canvas or fabric coverings. The density of people and the market stalls create a sense of liveliness and activity.

Background: Dominating the background is a large, imposing building. This appears to be a mosque or a significant structure with a distinctive architectural style. It's made of a light-colored material, possibly mud brick, and has a unique, textured facade with protruding elements and spires. The architectural style is clearly non-Western and creates a sense of exoticism. The building's massiveness contrasts with the activity of the marketplace.

Composition: The photographer seems to be positioned at a low angle, allowing the viewer to take in both the details of the marketplace and the grandeur of the building. This creates a sense of scale and emphasizes the relationship between the people and the architecture.

Atmosphere: The black and white format gives the image a timeless quality, emphasizing the textures and forms present. The scene is bustling and chaotic, but the imposing building in the background suggests a sense of order or history.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a bustling market scene in front of an iconic structure, which appears to be the Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali. The mosque is notable for its unique Sudano-Sahelian architectural style, characterized by its large, adobe construction and distinctive wooden toron (support beams) protruding from the walls.

In the foreground, there is a lively marketplace with numerous stalls and vendors. The market is crowded with people engaged in various activities, such as buying, selling, and socializing. The stalls are covered with makeshift roofs made from materials like cloth and thatch. A variety of goods are on display, including textiles, baskets, and other items, indicating a diverse range of merchandise available for trade.

The overall atmosphere is vibrant and busy, capturing the essence of daily life and commerce in a traditional African market setting. The juxtaposition of the historic mosque and the bustling market highlights the cultural richness and continuity of traditions in the region.