Lucy Cowan McClung Thomas

Painting

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Name/Title

Lucy Cowan McClung Thomas

Entry/Object ID

Thomas, Lucy Cowan McClung

Description

Bust-length oval of dark-haired young woman-looking directly at the viewer. She is wearing a gray dress with elaborate bows at the back of the neck and top of the shoulders, and her hair is parted in the middle with a tendril over the right forehead.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Lucy Cowan McClung was born on August 7, 1852, in Knoxville to Charles James McClung and Margaret Cowan McClung. She married Jacob Litton Thomas anthey had at least 6 children. SHe died in 1920 and is buried in Old Gray Cemetery.

Create Date

October 17, 2026

Update Date

October 17, 2026