About Count Bernard de Claviere Born in Lyons, France, in 1934, Count Bernard de Claviere is celebrated for his opulent oil paintings of animals, blending romantic realism with intricate detail. Commissioned by the French government to paint Queen Elizabeth II's royal steed, Burmese, his work is internationally acclaimed. Influenced by classical masters like Velasquez and Rembrandt, he describes his art as a quest to explore the " why" of life through luminosity and shadow. Untitled Dog Wall Art by Anthropologie in Brown