When does the exhibition take place?

The special exhibition is scheduled for 23.08.2026 from 10:00 AM at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz.

What is the entrance fee?

According to web research, the entrance fee for adults is €11, reduced €8. Children and adolescents up to 18 years have free admission.

Is the exhibition visible in the museum or the park?

The exhibition takes place in the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz in Cottbus and is thus part of the museum's indoor area.

Are there accessibility notices?

Accessible entrances are indicated in the available sources for the house. For details, it is advisable to inquire directly with the museum.

How long does a visit take approximately?

A normal visit can be easily combined with the exhibition tour and a look at the park and castle. The exact duration depends on your interest in the artworks.

Do you have to book tickets in advance?

For ticket purchases, the event refers to the official shop of the museum. Therefore, an advance reservation is advisable.

Italian Painting and Quiet Romanticism Unfold in Branitz

Name: Special Exhibition: Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer
Start: 2026-08-23T12:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-23T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz

Italy in Colors, Light, and Memory: Hugo Paul Harrer in Branitz

The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer opens at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz, offering an art-historical intriguing look at a 19th-century painter whose work bridges Rome, Amalfi, and the German exhibition landscape. The cabinet exhibition comprehensively showcases the collection of Harrer works in Cottbus for the first time and makes visible how closely biography, experience in Italy, and painting are intertwined here.

A Life Between Romanticism and Realistic View

Hugo Paul Harrer began with an architecture study but then turned to painting and found his formative working and living place in Rome. According to sources from art historical databases and collections, he combined architectural precision with a vivid figurative display and a strong interest in light and shadow. His Italian cityscapes and coastal views are thus rooted in the tradition of the Düsseldorf School of Painting, while at the same time developing a dense visual language of their own.

Capri, Rome, and the Longing for the South

The exhibition focuses on those motifs that the 19th century loved so passionately: street scenes, ruins, coastal landscapes, and Mediterranean atmosphere. This includes the freshly restored Vesuvius, as well as drawings and the portrait of Franziska Wickerath, Harrer's wife. This connection between private life history and artistic production gives the art experience a special emotional depth.

A Collection with Cultural-Historical Radiance

The works shown in Branitz belong to the Carl-Blechen Collection of the city of Cottbus. Thus, the presentation integrates convincingly into the museum context of the house, which, along with the Branitz Park and the historical palace, is one of the most significant cultural sites in Brandenburg. For visitors, a viewing of the works is created that not only displays painting but also makes collection history, art mediation, and museum curation tangible.

The Place: Branitz as a Landscape and Exhibition Experience

The Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz is much more than an exhibition space. The park, designed as a landscape artistic total work of art, creates an exhibition atmosphere where art, architecture, and nature intertwine. Those who visit the exhibition experience not just images, but a cultural space that sharpens the act of seeing itself.

Worthwhile for Art Enthusiasts and Educational Visitors Alike

The exhibition is suitable for visitors interested in 19th-century Italian art, the Düsseldorf School of Painting, landscape painting, and collection contexts. At the same time, it offers a clear access for cultural education: from the biography of the artist to the history of the works, to the question of how a museum makes historical collections visible and comprehensible today.

Conclusion: This special exhibition promises a concentrated, visually powerful art experience with art-historical substance. Those who appreciate images of Italy from the 19th century, finely observed architectural painting, and a coherent museum presentation should definitely visit Branitz in person.