The Eva Klabin Foundation is a true hidden gem in Rio de Janeiro, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into one of Brazil’s most important classical art collections. This isn’t your typical grand museum; it’s a beautiful house-museum, located right on the banks of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, that was once the home of the collector herself, Eva Klabin.
The museum houses over 2,000 pieces of art spanning nearly 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to Impressionism. You’ll wander through rooms filled with masterpieces, including Greek and Roman antiquities, European paintings, and beautiful Oriental pieces. What makes the experience so unique is the intimate scale and the fact that the artworks are displayed as they were in her lifetime, giving you a personal sense of her taste and life story. It is a fantastic opportunity to see world-class art in a beautiful, historical setting.
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