This exquisite original abstract oil on canvas titled "Les Coquelicots (The Poppies)" is hand-signed by Regis de Bouvier de Cachard and dated 1969. It depicts this French surrealist's impression of the French countryside using heavy impasto technique and measures approx 38" x 33'" framed. Regis de Bouvier de Cachard (1929- ) was the son of a French aristocrat who lived an extraordinary life. His success spread around the world, and he was patronized by everyone from English aristocracy to American pop stars (including Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin) to the Kennedy’s. He is most well-known for his surreal cityscape paintings, mythology, and nudes.