Discovering Between Capri and Rome at Schloss Branitz: Hugo Paul Harrer
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Italian Light and Forgotten Paths of Painting
The special exhibition Between Capri and Rome. Hugo Paul Harrer at the Fürst Pückler Museum Park & Schloss Branitz focuses on a rarely presented painter of the 19th century. The emphasis is on Hugo Paul Harrer’s stays in Italy, his landscape and architectural paintings, and the tumultuous history of his wife Franziska Wickerath.
An Artist Biography between Rome and the Amalfi Coast
Hugo Paul Harrer was born in 1836 and died in 1876. Together with Franziska Wickerath, he lived in Rome and undertook painting trips to the Amalfi Coast. His works combine precise observation of nature with architectural accuracy and a pronounced yearning for Italy. Rome, southern landscapes, and Mount Vesuvius appear as places of intense aesthetic experience.
Drawings, Portrait, and a Restored Vesuvius
The cabinet exhibition shows for the first time a comprehensive collection of Harrer’s works from the Carl-Blechen Collection of the city of Cottbus. Numerous drawings, the portrait of Franziska Wickerath, and a freshly restored work depicting Vesuvius are on display. The presentation offers a focused examination of art between painting, drawing, landscape representation, and collection history.
Franziska Wickerath and the History of Collecting
Franziska Wickerath married Hugo Paul Harrer in 1868. After his early death, she worked to present his paintings, later married the lawyer Paul Werner, and lived as the wife of the mayor of Cottbus in the city. Many works of her first husband found their way into the municipal art collection through her inheritance. Thus, the exhibition connects artist biography, private memory culture, and the history of the formation of museum collections.
Art Experience in the Historic Schloss Branitz
The exhibition atmosphere of the historic castle enhances the dialogue between Italian landscape, southern light, and Brandenburg collection history. Fine lines, various image formats, and the quiet presence of the drawings transform the examination of the works into a slowed-down art experience. Art historical exploration and cultural education connect with the sensuous experience of color, form, space, and material.
Conclusion: A Discovery for Art and Italy Lovers
Visitors can expect a knowledgeably curated special exhibition about Hugo Paul Harrer’s Italian images, his relationship with Franziska Wickerath, and the history of the Cottbus art collection. Anyone who appreciates landscape painting of the 19th century, historical drawings, and atmospheric museum experiences should definitely experience this exhibition live at Schloss Branitz.
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