Jets of water spray naked young women on a bed; suggesting the connection between enemas and eroticism. Process print after an engraving by P.L. Auvray after J.H. Fragonard.
- Fragonard, Jean-Honoré, 1732-1806.
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- 16025i
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A connection is made between enemas and 'autres jets d'eau' necessary to extinguish female fires
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1 print : process print ; image 15 x 20.9 cm
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Les jets d'eau. Cessés jeunes Beautés d'opposer un rideau/ A cette invention gentille,/ Pour eteindre le feu qui dans vos yeux petille/ Il faudrait bien d'autres jets d'eau. Fragonard del. Auvray sc.
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Contains record number 16023 on reverse
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Wellcome Collection 16025i
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