The museum is presenting an exhibition on the importance of art in the work of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, Marcel Proust (Auteuil, 1871 - Paris, 1922), recognised both in ...
39 x 33.5 cm. (15.4 x 13.2 in.) ...
The 'lavement' referred is a euphemism for the clyster. The legend considers it socially correct that a lady should be administered an enema before she ventures out for an evening's entertainment.