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William H. Calfee
Early Life and Artistic Training William H. Calfee entered the world on February 7, 1909, in Washington, D.C. His early years in the capital provided a foundation for a life spent deeply immersed in the visual arts. Before finding his footing as a painter and muralist, he explored the structural side of design through a brief period of studying architecture at Catholic University. This interest in form and space would later inform his
approach to large-scale works, though his path eventually moved toward the fine arts. His formal training took him far beyond the borders of the United States. He spent a year studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, an experience that likely shaped his understanding of classical technique and composition. Upon returning to America, he continued to refine his skills at the Corcoran School of Art and Catholic University. These st…