They already have a seat
Ca. 1797. Red chalk on dark yellow laid paper. Not on displayPreparatory 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.