The painter Andrew Clemens passed away at age 37, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Iowa-born artist known for his elaborate sand paintings. He collected most of the sand for his artwork at Pikes Peak State Park, an Iowa park with naturally-occurring colored sand.
A childhood bout of encephalitis left him deaf; he studied in his teen years at the Iowa State School for the Deaf and Dumb.
He sold his early artwork at a local grocery store, asking five to seven dollars per painting.
How did Andrew Clemens die?
Tuberculosis caused Andrew Clemens' death in 1894.
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 37 years |
| Profession | Painter |
| Birthday | January 29, 1857 |
| Death date | May 14, 1894 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
