When does the special exhibition take place?

The exhibition is scheduled for August 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

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

What is the admission fee?

The regular admission for adults is 11 euros, reduced 8 euros. Children and young people up to 18 years have free entry.

What works will be on display?

Comprehensive holdings on Hugo Paul Harrer will be presented for the first time, including many drawings, the portrait of Franziska, and a newly restored Vesuvius.

Is the exhibition suitable for children?

Yes, the visit is generally suitable for families. Especially illustrative are the drawings and the Italian theme of the cabinet exhibition.

Are there accessibility notes?

The museum publishes accessibility information on the official website. For specific needs, it is advisable to inquire directly with the venue before the visit.

Italian Art Stories Come to Life at Branitz Castle, Full of Light, Memory, and Fine Painting

Name: Special Exhibition: Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer
Start: 2026-08-14T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-14T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Italian Painting and Family History at Branitz Castle

The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer leads into an artistic and biographical exploration between Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and Cottbus. At the Prince Pückler Museum Park & Castle Branitz, visitors are introduced to the comprehensive collection surrounding the painter Hugo Paul Harrer and his connection to Franziska Wickerath, whose life story shapes the history of the collection.

A Cabinet Full of Italian Memories

The exhibition focuses on drawings, portraits, and a newly restored work titled Vesuvius. This group of works unfolds a quiet intensity: it tells stories of painting trips, of light and landscape, of longing for Italy, and of the artistic practice of the 19th century that intertwines personal experience and academic form.

Hugo Paul Harrer in Art Historical Context

Hugo Paul Harrer, born in 1836 and died early in 1876, belonged to a generation of artists whose work can be read in the tension between Romanticism, Realism, and international enthusiasm for Italy. The exhibition places him not only in a biographical context but makes visible how private networks, estates, and museum collection work make art history comprehensible.

Branitz as a Place of Cultural Education

Branitz Castle offers a collection and exhibition practice that goes beyond mere work observation. Visitors experience an aesthetic experience where art mediation, research, and historical atmosphere come together. This creates an art experience, particularly for art-interested guests, that answers questions about origin, tradition, and collection history.

The Exhibition Atmosphere: Focused, Sensual, Narrative

The cabinet exhibition promises a calm, focused view of a small but significant oeuvre. Between drawing, painting, and restored works, a space opens for fine details, for topography and colors, for the mood of southern Italy and the biographical closeness of an artist couple whose story resonates into the Carl-Blechen collection of the city of Cottbus.

Conclusion

This special exhibition connects art history, collection research, and personal memory into a dense visitor experience. Those who want to discover the interconnections of Rome, Capri, and Cottbus in a compact, intelligently curated presentation should not miss this date in Branitz. A visit is worthwhile for all who want to not only see painting but understand it in its historical context.