National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio

The National Museum of Fine Arts is located in the center of Rio de Janeiro, on the busy street of Rio Branco. The building contains a large collection of works by famous artists of Brazil, who lived in the XIX century.

Some of the most famous masters on display at the National Museum are Pedro America, Eliseu Visconti, Rudolf Amoeda and Almeida the Younger. One of the largest in the world and the most famous here is the painting by Pedro America “Battle of Avai”, created in 1877. The length of the painting is 11 meters, and its plot is dedicated to the great battle with Paraguay, held on September 11, 1868.

No less popular is the work of Almeida the Younger – the canvas “Rest of the Model”, written in 1882 and exhibited at the Paris Salon. After the famous presentation of the work of the master was bought by Don Pedro II.

The Museum of Rio de Janeiro is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, as well as on Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00.