Tavle til: "Vejledning for bonden til at dyrke hør" 1806

This is a detailed illustration from 1806, a black and white engraving by Danish artist Gerhard Ludvig Lahde. The artwork is a technical drawing depicting different stages in the flax cultivation process. It includes a cross-section of the ground with flax plants, tools used in the flax harvesting, and a close-up of a bundle of flax. This engraving was created to instruct farmers on the best techniques for growing flax, a valuable source of fiber for clothing, rope, and other materials. "Tavle til: "Vejledning for bonden til at dyrke hør" ("Plate for: Guide for the farmer to grow flax") is a prime example of 19th-century technical illustration. The fine detail and clear labeling make this an educational and informative work of art.