The image shows a figure walking outdoors. They are walking in a slightly hunched position, with one arm extended forward and the other holding fabric or a bag close to their body. The person's facial features are shadowed, their hair appears tousled and medium in length, and they are wearing a loose-fitting tunic, dark pants, and shoes. The surrounding landscape includes grassy patches, sparse vegetation, and a few trees in the background. The sky appears clear, suggesting an open, rural environment.

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The Parable of the Sower (Le Semeur de Paraboles)

Félicien Rops (Belgian, 1833 - 1898)

1876

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Print
Culture: Belgian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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