Portret van rondreizende boekhandelaar Thomas 'Tommy' Osborne c. 1848

This 1848 lithograph, "Portret van rondreizende boekhandelaar Thomas 'Tommy' Osborne" by British artist George Townsend (1813-1894), depicts the traveling bookseller Tommy Osborne. The artwork is a portrait, showcasing Osborne standing with a bag of books slung over his shoulder and a book in his hand. Townsend employs a detailed style, capturing Osborne's individual features and clothing, likely a satirical take on the stereotypical image of a traveling bookseller of the time. The lithograph's small scale and detail make it a fascinating example of 19th-century printmaking and social commentary.