Bust of Flora 1725 - 1739

Michiel Emanuel Shee's "Bust of Flora" (1725-1739) is a marble sculpture of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime. The bust depicts Flora with her head slightly tilted and draped in a loose garment, with the goddess's flowing hair tied with a ribbon. The bust is displayed on a pedestal, and the artist's attention to detail and realism is evident in the delicate features of the sculpture, making it a fine example of 18th-century Neoclassical art.