STORY
My Paris is Paris as Charlotte knew it, built from her own photographs of the city she lived in.
Using her signature multi layer photographic technique, Charlotte composites many of her own frames into one image, the way a film editor assembles a scene from many takes. Nothing here is solid. The Eiffel Tower stands in the middle of the frame and the sky comes through it, clouds, branches and kisses crossing the iron.
One photograph does most of the work. Charlotte took it from the Trocadéro esplanade, and it gives the artwork three things: the Eiffel Tower itself, the people standing on the esplanade, and the paving under their feet. The people end up high in the frame and around the base of the tower, far bigger than anything else, pale enough that you can miss them the first time. The paving ends up in the Seine, its tiles running into the water.
Along the bottom the city holds. The Pont Notre-Dame crosses the river, and behind it the Conciergerie with its conical towers, where Marie-Antoinette was held before her execution. Above its roofline there are street lamps, from the same photograph as the branches. They take a while to find.
The sky is branches and handwriting. Pages from old manuscripts run in cursive across the clouds, blue ink over blue.
The kisses come from Oscar Wilde's grave at Père-Lachaise. Charlotte scattered them through the sky for the love she found in Paris and for the people she loves there still.
The Eiffel Tower, the bridge and the grave are in three different parts of Paris. What stayed was never one view. It was the years: history under everything, monuments she saw every day, and the life that filled them. The artwork is faded because that is how it comes back.
This work is part of The Breathe Series, Charlotte Fonne's landscapes and cityscapes, where reality merges with the echoes of memory.
Each image in the composition is personally photographed by Charlotte, ensuring a genuine and unique piece. Signed, numbered, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited edition. Only 10 to 20 prints per size exist in the world.
Materials & Framing
Gallery-Quality Photo Print
Fuji Crystal DP II: Exceptional Color and Longevity.
I print my artwork on Fuji Crystal DP II, a premium gallery-quality photo paper known for luminous color and remarkable longevity. The paper reproduces deep contrast and a wide tonal range, giving the work a striking visual impact.
Fuji Crystal DP II has an extremely wide color gamut and is designed to be non-fade for at least 75 years. The glossy finish enhances the depth of the artwork, creating an immersive viewing experience.
- Surface feel: Smooth
- Surface finish: Glossy
- Longevity: Non-fade for 75 years
- Manufacturer: Fujicolor
Acrylic Glass Mounting
To enhance both durability and presentation, the photo print is mounted under glossy acrylic glass and backed with sturdy aluminum Dibond. This high-end mounting technique intensifies colors, adds depth, and provides a sleek, modern finish suitable for any space. Acrylic glass is lightweight, shatterproof, and resistant to temperature fluctuations. It protects the artwork while amplifying its brilliance, making it an excellent choice for a lasting display.
- Acrylic Glass: Glossy, 1/16 in. (2 mm)
- Photo Print: Fuji Crystal DP II with silicone sealant
- Backing: Sturdy aluminum Dibond backing
This premium combination of materials ensures the artwork maintains brilliance and integrity for decades to come.
Floater Frame
For a finished presentation, the mounted artwork can be set in a floater frame. This custom-made solid hardwood frame creates a unique visual effect with a gap between the image and the frame, giving the impression that your artwork floats on the wall. The contemporary design is both elegant and subtle, enhancing the presence of the piece without overwhelming it. Available in two colors, black or white, the frame complements a variety of styles.
- Frame Width: 0.6 in. (15 mm)
- Frame Depth: 1.14 in. (29 mm)
- Frame Shadow Gap: 0.27 in. (7 mm)
Ready to hang
Each frame includes a secure wall fixing system that ensures your artwork is beautifully displayed and ready to hang right away. Prints mounted on aluminum Dibond feature an aluminum rail hanging system, providing the same out-of-the-box convenience for easy installation.
- Effortless setup: Just two nails, screws, or hooks are all you need.
- Durable and stable: The mounting system ensures your piece stays securely in place for long-lasting display.
Certificate of Authenticity
Every limited edition artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Originality: The certificate confirms your artwork is an original, signed by my hand, not a mass-produced copy.
- Edition number: Each piece carries its own number in the edition, so you know exactly where it sits and how few exist.
- Signed by hand: I sign and number every piece myself before it leaves the studio.
A bit about me
I'm Charlotte,
a French-American artist, photographer, and traveler based in Miami. Inspired by art history and my travels, I build each artwork by layering many of my own photographs into a single image. What I keep is not how a place looked, but how I remember it.
