When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition begins on 16.09.2026 at 10:00 am and ends on the same day at 5:00 pm.

How much is the admission?

The admission costs 11 euros for adults, reduced 8 euros. Children and adolescents up to 18 years have free admission.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz in Cottbus, Robinienweg 5, 03042 Cottbus.

Is the exhibition indoors?

Yes, it is an exhibition inside Schloss Branitz and therefore an indoor offering.

Are there hints on accessibility?

Yes, the foundation refers to information on accessibility on its website.

What is the focus of the exhibition?

The focus is on Hugo Paul Harrer, his Italian motifs, drawings, the portrait of Franziska, and a restored Vesuvius.

Italian Art History Meets Branitz: A Poetic Special Exhibition Full of Discoveries

Name: Special Exhibition: Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer
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 at Schloss Branitz: Rediscovering Hugo Paul Harrer

The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer leads into an art-historically fascinating family and collection history at the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz. Starting from September 16, 2026, the cabinet exhibition will showcase for the first time the collection surrounding Hugo Paul Harrer and his Italian motifs, including numerous drawings, the portrait of Franziska, and a newly restored Vesuvius. The exhibition combines biography, painting, and the atmosphere of the 19th century into a rich art experience. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-zwischen-capri-und-rom-hugo-paul-harrer-41/))

Between Rome, Capri, and Cottbus

Franziska Wickerath married the painter Hugo Paul Harrer in 1868; the couple lived in Rome and traveled to the Amalfi Coast. After Harrer's early death, his paintings continued to be exhibited and later became part of the Cottbus collection. This biographical interweaving makes the exhibition particularly exciting: it tells not only of an artist but also of the paths along which artworks, memories, and collections have continued to live on through generations. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-zwischen-capri-und-rom-hugo-paul-harrer-41/))

Viewing Works with a Focus on the Image of Italy in the 19th Century

The works presented bring the Italy of the Harrers to life again and open a view into a field of motifs between landscape, travel experiences, and romantic idealization. Particularly the Vesuvius, freshly restored here, embodies the fascination for natural force, antiquity, and southern light. In the context of the Carl Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus, the exhibition gains additional depth: it places Harrer's works in a dialogue with the pictorial culture of the 19th century and with the development of landscape and travel images. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-zwischen-capri-und-rom-hugo-paul-harrer-41/))

The Venue Itself Becomes Part of the Art Experience

Schloss Branitz is much more than a backdrop. The house houses historical castle rooms, the permanent exhibition on Pückler's life and work, as well as the Carl-Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus. The ensemble is completed by a park, a riding school, a visitor center, and a castle garden. The exhibition atmosphere thus gains a special quality: art, architecture, and landscape gardening intertwine into an aesthetic experience that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/kultur-und-tourismus/museen-galerien/fuerst-pueckler-museum-park-und-schloss-branitz/))

Visit, Service, and Supporting Program

The exhibition is subject to a fee; the admission for adults is 11.00 euros, reduced 8.00 euros, children and adolescents up to 18 years have free admission. The opening hours for the exhibition day are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The visitor center offers service facilities, a museum shop, and event rooms; additionally, the foundation provides information on accessibility. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-zwischen-capri-und-rom-hugo-paul-harrer-41/))

For those who want to experience art history in the original, this is a concentrated place for artwork contemplation, collection culture, and cultural education. The special exhibition promises a thoughtful, sensual view of an almost forgotten painter and the Italian imagination of the 19th century. A visit to Branitz is definitely worthwhile – for everyone who wants to not only view painting but experience it in the space. ([cottbus.de](https://cottbus.de/veranstaltungen/sonderausstellung-zwischen-capri-und-rom-hugo-paul-harrer-41/))