Yes, this is one of the predictions published back in the 50's on how life would be in the future. I'm not sure what she was supposed to do with the water - let alone the artwork. Maybe they figured art would be inexpensive doodles. In many cases, that's a prediction that did come true. Even though there is 'drain' in her living room floor - I doubt that's going to take care of a 'daily hosing', unless of course, you happen to live in a drunk tank.