Curatorial Narrative Anna Dorothea Therbusch’s “Self Portrait as Flora” (circa 1765-1768) occupies a pivotal position within the artistic currents of its era. Emerging from the crucible of Baroque and Rococo influences, this work embodies the delicate balance between ornateness and restraint characteristic of late 18th-century German art. Therbusch’s masterful brushwork negotiates a fine line between opulence and subtlety, imbuing her subject with an aura of languid elegance. As “Self Portrait as Flora” is scaled to a monumental 44×54 feet, its chromatic structure assumes a more pronounced presence within the space. The gold leaf accented robes, initially a nuanced element of the composition, now dominate the visual field, injecting a warm radiance into the surrounding environment. The blue-green hues of the foliage and Therbusch’s skin tone assume a secondary role, receding into the spatial rhythm established by the sweeping fold