Jane Avril of the Moulin Rouge by Jose Shercliff

Jane Avril of the Moulin Rouge by Jose ShercliffPublished by Macrae Smith 1952
 
Jane Avril (9 June 1868 – 17 January 1943) was a French can-can dancer made famous by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec through his paintings.
 
Miss Jose Shercliff, who was The Times correspondent in Lisbon for 20 years, died in Cascais on January 21st 1985 at the age of 82. A journalist of the old school, she was a leading figure for many years in the British community in Portugal, where she was known for her sense of humour and humanity.

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