The American Friends of the Mauritshuis would like to welcome, Douglas H. Short to our Board of Directors.
Douglas has always had an interest and been involved with supporting the arts, specifically music and visual arts. Supporting the Mauritshuis will allow him to continue his involvement and deepen his knowledge and admiration for the 17th Century Dutch Golden Age of art, which was also his wife’s favorite when she was a docent at the Metropolitan Museum.
Having spent most of his International Banking career in Asia and Europe, and living in Indonesia for many years, Douglas acquired an interest in the intertwining of the history of Holland and Indonesia, including the food, architecture and art He hopes to bring a unique international perspective of these two diverse countries and spark an interest and appreciation of Dutch art with a global group of associates.
We look forward to Douglas’s participation as a Board Member of AFMH as we continue to seek awareness and increase the membership base of American Friends of the Mauritshuis.