The Lover (Portrait of Lieutenant Milliet)  1888

Oil on canvas, 60.3 x 49.5 cm [br]c. late September - early October 1888 Kröller-Müller Museum Description: Paul-Eugène Milliet is a second lieutenant in a Zouave regiment of the French army (this is indicated by the moon and star in the top right corner). In Arles he is Vincent’s painting and drinking companion. He takes drawing lessons from the artist for some tim...