16 May

Born in 1782 – John Sell Cotman, English artist.

Above: Drainage Mills in the Fens, Croyland, Lincolnshire, c. 1835.

Also, born 1912, American author Studs Terkel.

I want, of course, peace, grace, and beauty. How do you do that? You work for it.

Previously on May 16, Kenji Mizoguchi and Terkel.