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  • Close up of The Breakwater fine art photograph printed on Fuji Crystal DP II paper, showing layered Art Deco detail
  • The Breakwater photograph mounted on aluminum dibond under acrylic glass, close detail
  • The Breakwater photograph under acrylic glass with white floater frame, close up detail
  • The Breakwater photograph under acrylic glass with black floater frame, close up detail
  • Back view of a fine art photograph mounted on aluminum dibond under acrylic glass, ready to hang
  • Back view of a fine art photograph mounted under acrylic glass with floater frame, ready to hang
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THE BREAKWATER

THE BREAKWATER

FROM THE STRUCTURAL SERIES

Fine Art Photo Print
$250.00 USD
$250.00 USD
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This artwork is hand-signed, numbered, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its originality and value.
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Colors may vary slightly from screen to screen, as monitor settings and color profiles affect how images display. In person, the work shows its full depth and color.

STORY

The Breakwater is one of the most nautical Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive and a striking piece in Charlotte's Structural Series.

Using her signature multi layer photographic technique, Charlotte builds the artwork from her own photographs of the hotel and the life around it. The central tower rises straight up the middle of the frame, the name BREAKWATER running vertically up both of its sides. Thin blue horizontal lines cross the white façade on either side, the detail that gives the building its crisp, seaside look. Palm leaves spray outward across the tower. In the sky above, sailboats drift across the water, layered soft and far away. Below the building, the beach fills the lower edge with people gathered under blue and white striped umbrellas, recalling the blue of the façade, the architecture and the beach echoing each other.

Look longer and the artwork keeps giving. The crowd below is full of small moments, someone walking, someone resting, someone you did not notice the first time. There is always another person to find.

The result is not a photograph of The Breakwater. It is The Breakwater the way it faces the ocean, every day.

This work is part of The Structural Series, Charlotte Fonne's ongoing exploration of Miami Beach's iconic Art Deco hotels, also featured in Lumas galleries worldwide.

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 5 to 20 prints per size exist in the world.

Materials & Framing

Printed and hand-finished by WhiteWall Lab in Germany, trusted by leading fine art galleries and museums worldwide.

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.

  1. Acrylic Glass: Glossy, 1/16 in. (2 mm)
  2. Photo Print: Fuji Crystal DP II with silicone sealant
  3. 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)
Back view comparison of fine art photographs mounted on aluminum dibond under acrylic glass and with floater frame, ready to hang

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 how rare it is. Fewer copies can mean the work holds or grows in value over time.
  • Personal connection: Owning a numbered, hand-signed piece means owning a part of my creative journey.

Additional Information

Series Details

The Structural Series is Charlotte Fonne's tribute to the Art Deco architecture of Miami Beach, and a meditation on what it means to see beauty not as a visitor, but as someone who has made it home.

Art Deco was born in 1920s Paris, the city where Charlotte's artistic sensibility was formed. Its most intact and celebrated surviving collection stands in Miami Beach, the city she now calls home. That connection between her two cities makes Miami Beach not just a subject but a mirror.

Her layering process fragments and reassembles the iconic hotels of Ocean Drive, not as they stand, but as they are felt and remembered. Each layer holds a piece of the whole: the geometric lines of a façade, the pastel hues, a palm tree, a passing figure, the beachgoers, the sun, the way the light reflects in the ocean. The hotel names ghost and repeat across the surface like signs seen through sun-dazed eyes, writing the city into memory.

Shipping

Your order is made to order, so timing depends on the piece. Mounted and framed pieces typically arrive within 2 to 3 weeks, including production and delivery. Print-only orders ship faster, usually within about a week. Once your order ships, you will receive an email with a tracking number.

Return & Exchange

Each piece is made to order. In the rare event your artwork arrives defective or damaged, I will replace it once you send photographic evidence of the issue to charlotte@charlottefonne.com.

Because every piece is custom-made once ordered, I cannot offer refunds for a change of mind after an order is placed. My e-gift cards do not expire and are non-refundable once purchased.

Have any questions?

Please consult the FAQ page for quick answers. If you cannot find what you need, or you have a special request, reach out to me at charlotte@charlottefonne.com. I am always glad to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and to talk about the work.

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT FRAME OR FINISH?

If you would like a finish or framing option beyond what is shown here, contact me and I will help you find the right fit for you.

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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.

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