Preparatory drawing for Capricho 26. This drawing illustrates the Spanish expression sentar la cabeza, literally seating one’s head, or acquiring some sense and moderation. While the young women “already have a seat” as their heads are literally seated, this unlikely manner of presenting them suggests they are being criticised and laughed at. Goya’s own commentary in the Prado’s document makes this clear: “In order to make featherbrained girls settle down there is nothing better than to put a chair on their heads.