Bildnis des Kurfürsten Karl Theodor von der Pfalz und Bayern (1724-1799) im blauen Samtanzug

Therbusch's Rococo style is evident in the detailed, ornate elements of the Elector's attire and the subtle, expressive facial features. The use of a muted background (a brown wall with a fur pelt) contrasts with the vibrant, textured depiction of the blue velvet, drawing focus to the subject.

Created in 1763, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek collection. As one of at least 85 verified portraits by Therbusch, it demonstrates her prolific output in the genre.

Commissioned during the Elector's lifetime, the portrait would have served to project his image and status within the courts of 18th-century Europe. Therbusch, as a female artist in a male-dominated field, achieved recognition through such high-profile commissions.

While specific impact on the broader art historical canon is not widely documented, the portrait remains a notable example of Therbusch's skill in capturing the essence of her subjects within the Rococo tradition.