Susan Poinsett 1802

This miniature portrait of Susan Poinsett was created by renowned American artist Edward Greene Malbone in 1802. Malbone, known for his exquisite watercolors and miniature portraits, captures Poinsett's likeness with delicate detail and a sense of intimacy. The work, measuring just over 2 inches in diameter, demonstrates the artistry of miniature painting, a popular form in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The portrait is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.