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Early Life and Artistic Influences Henry Lee McFee (April 14, 1886 – March 19, 1953) emerged as a pivotal figure in American modernist painting, particularly within the vibrant Woodstock artists colony. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, McFee’s formative years were marked by a disciplined military education at Kemper Military School in Boonville, shaping his dedication to precision and observation—qualities that would permeate his artistic
endeavors. A substantial inheritance afforded him access to formal art training at the Stevenson Art School in Pittsburgh, where he honed his skills and absorbed foundational principles of tonalist painting under Birge Harrison. However, it was Woodstock, New York, that truly ignited McFee’s creative spirit. The immersive environment fostered by the Art Students League and the intellectual discourse surrounding artists like Cézanne pro…