Morris Louis

American painter (1912–1962).

Born November 28th, 1912 in Baltimore. [ref]

Died September 7th, 1962 at 49 years old in Washington, D.C. (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
draftsperson, painter
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson