Photograph of a house in Ipanema, from 1927, when the neighborhood was still a village.

• Original photograph of a house in the Ipanema neighborhood.
• Author unknown.
• Notes in Portuguese.
• 8.2 cm x 13.8 cm.
• 1927, Rio de Janeiro.
• Excellent condition.
• Unique piece.

“The Vila Esperança house where we lived in 1927, Rua Joaquim Nabuco 200, Ipanema.”

In 1927, Ipanema was still a quiet, family-friendly village, but over time it underwent considerable changes and began to appreciate economically. Apartment buildings replaced the old residences, aparthotels and large shopping centers sprang up, making it a sophisticated neighborhood. Today, it is one of Rio de Janeiro's main landmarks and is known worldwide for its charm and glamour .

Ipanema Beach has also served as inspiration for great artists, such as Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. The area has always been frequented by intellectuals, artists and muses who would go on to set the tone for national fashion. It was in one of its bars that these two artists and friends would write the world-famous song Garota de Ipanema .

From then on, the custom of admiring the sunset from Arpoador Point, between the large rocks that divide Ipanema Beach from Praia do Diabo, would become established; but always accompanied by a good guitar. It was also on the waves of Arpoador Beach that surfing was born in Brazil, in the 1950s. As a result, Ipanema has left its mark on the imagination of the people of Rio de Janeiro due to its beauty and cultural richness.

This personal photograph, in excellent condition, shows a house where a family lived, a few meters behind the current Fasano Hotel, at Posto 8, on the tip of Arpoador. For those who know and love both Rio de Janeiro and Ipanema, this photograph provokes the sensation of transporting us to another time, giving a nostalgic touch to those who see it.