When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition is open on 16.09.2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much is the admission?

The admission fee is 11 euros for adults, reduced 8 euros. Children and youths up to 18 years have free admission.

Where is the venue located?

The exhibition takes place at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz at Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Information on accessibility is provided by the foundation through its official visitor information.

Are there further contents related to the exhibition?

Yes, the house also displays the Carl-Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus and a permanent exhibition on the masters of landscape.

Is the visit worthwhile for art historical enthusiasts?

Yes, the exhibition combines biography, Italian motifs, drawings, and museum space into a concentrated art experience.

Italian Art Meets Branitz: Rediscover Hugo Paul Harrer's Works at the Castle

Name: Between Capri and Rome: Hugo Paul Harrer at Branitz Castle
Start: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-16T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Italian Longing and Painting at Branitz Castle

The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer leads into an art world between Romanticism, travel experience, and private memory culture. In the historic ambience of the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, visitors encounter drawings, portraits, and a freshly restored Vesuvius, which together unfold a picture of Italian life in the 19th century.

A Cabinet Full of Art and Biographical Traces

At the center is the life and work story of the painter Hugo Paul Harrer, who was born in 1836 and died in 1876. The exhibition follows his connection to Franziska Wickerath, the couple's life in Rome, and their painting trips to the Amalfi Coast. This biographical perspective adds depth to the examination of the works: art appears not as an abstract chapter but as a lived experience between study, travel, and social change.

Italy as a Motif for Art

The presented works bring Harrer's Italy back to life. Drawings, the portrait of Franziska, and the restored Vesuvius open a view of motifs that became longing images in 19th-century art. Those interested in art history, landscape representation, and the cultural significance of Rome and Capri will experience an exhibition with a clear museum handwriting and precise curatorial narrative.

Branitz as a Place for Art Mediation

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz provides the ideal framework for this cabinet exhibition. The castle houses not only historical rooms but also the Carl-Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus; in the visitor center, a permanent exhibition on the masters of landscape complements the tour. An expanded art experience emerges that connects painting, garden art, and cultural education.

Atmosphere, Space, and Aesthetic Experience

The exhibition atmosphere in the castle combines historical authenticity with concentrated proximity to the exhibits. Small formats unfold great effect here: drawings, a portrait, and restored objects draw attention to materiality, composition, and the emotional core of the works. Visitors to the exhibition receive not only information but an aesthetic experience in the tension between biography, image, and place.

The special exhibition is recommended for all who appreciate painting of the 19th century, Italian art motifs, and cultural-historical contexts. It promises an elegant, educational, and atmospherically dense art experience. A visit to Branitz is especially worthwhile for art enthusiasts who wish to experience the work and life story in a museum context directly.