When does the special exhibition take place?

The exhibition is open on 08.08.2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where does the exhibition take place?

At the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz in Cottbus, Robinienweg 5.

How much is the admission?

Admission for adults is 11 euros, reduced 8 euros. Children and teenagers up to 18 years are free.

What works are on display?

Highlights include numerous drawings, the portrait of Franziska, and a newly restored Vesuvius.

Is the exhibition suitable for families?

Yes, due to the vivid presentation and the museum educational framework, the visit is also suitable for culture-interested families.

How can the visit be combined with the museum?

The exhibition is part of the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz and can be easily combined with a tour of the ensemble.

Italian Painting, Memory, and Branitz: An Exhibition Full of Longing and Light

Name: Special Exhibition: Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer
Start: 2026-08-08T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-08T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Italian Longing in the Heart of Branitz

The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer opens an art-historically engaging chapter at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz, situated between Romanticism, travel experiences, and bourgeois memory culture. For the first time, it presents comprehensively the collection of works that Franziska Wickerath preserved and passed on after the early death of her first husband.

An Artist's Life Between Rome and the Amalfi Coast

Hugo Paul Harrer, born in 1836, according to art-historical sources, did not study at an academy but developed his painting through self-study, keen nature observation, and travels to Rome. There he collected studies, sketches, and motifs for oil paintings that made their way to German art exhibitions. His imagery revolves around street scenes, ruins, and Italian coastal landscapes – motifs that connect the light of the south with the melancholy of travel.

Franziska Wickerath as the Guardian of an Estate

The special allure of this cabinet exhibition lies not only in the works themselves but also in their provenance. Franziska Wickerath, later married to Paul Werner, lived in Cottbus and intertwined her personal life with the history of the city. The works that today belong to the Carl-Blechen-Collection open a new perspective on Harrer's artistic legacy and on the role of female collectors, mediators, and estate guardians in the 19th century.

Drawings, Portraits, and a Newly Restored Vesuvius

Highlights include numerous drawings, the portrait of Franziska, as well as a newly restored Vesuvius. These works bring the Italy of Harrer back to life and give the exhibition a special spatial and atmospheric density. The examination of the works shows how travel impressions, landscapes, and emotional memories transform into artistic image spaces.

Branitz as a Place of Cultural Education

Park and Schloss Branitz provide the fitting context for this exhibition. The ensemble itself is a total artwork in which landscape, architecture, and museum mediation interweave. Visitors experience not only a special exhibition here but also a place of cultural education where art history becomes tangible and sensually experienceable.

Conclusion

Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer promises an intense art experience for all who appreciate 19th-century painting, Italian motifs, and art historical discoveries. Those interested in travel imagery, collection history, and the fine transitions between private and public should definitely visit this exhibition in Branitz live.