Rediscovered Watercolors Showcase Muskauer Park from Around 1860

Dozens of watercolors by 19th-century painter Carl Graeb, capturing views of the Muskauer Park, are now on display in a new exhibition titled 'Poesie des Lichts' (Poetry of Light). Held at the New Palace within the Fürst-Pückler-Park, the exhibition showcases a significant collection of the artist's work.

The series comprises 74 large-format watercolors that comprehensively document the park, including interior views of the castle and other structures. According to the park foundation, these artworks serve as a unique historical document, offering an almost complete depiction of the park around the mid-19th century. The pieces were created between 1855 and approximately 1860.

These valuable artworks were considered lost for many years before their rediscovery in 2018. The Stiftung Fürst-Pückler-Park Bad Muskau successfully acquired the entire series in 2021 with the support of various foundations, a friends' association, and private donors. The exhibition is open to the public until August 16, with daily visiting hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The Muskauer Park, a renowned landscape park straddling the German-Polish border, spans approximately 830 hectares. Originally laid out in 1815 by Hermann Fürst von Pückler-Muskau, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. The park is celebrated as an exceptional example of European landscape design, noted for its masterfully crafted scenery.