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Joel Roberts Poinsett

1801
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Joel Roberts Poinsett (1779-1851) was a statesman—the first United States minister to Mexico—author, and botanist. He introduced to this country the Mexican flower later named for him: Euphorbia pulcherrima, commonly known as poinsettia. Malbone also portrayed Poinsett's sister, Susan, and Hugh Bridport (q.v.) portrayed Poinsett in later life.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Joel Roberts Poinsett
  • Artist: Edward Greene Malbone (1777–1807)
  • Date: 1801
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Watercolor on ivory
  • Dimensions: 2 13/16 x 2 3/16 in. (7.1 x 5.5 cm)
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.165.30
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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