Se repulen. (They spruce themselves up.)
1796-1797
Goya’s 'Los Caprichos' series is a masterclass in roasting society, and this plate (number 51) is no exception. Here, grotesque, winged creatures that look like a mix of monkeys and demons are busy grooming each other—one is even trimming toenails with giant scissors while a third head looks on. The title 'Se repulen' (They spruce themselves up) is a biting satire on the vanity of the Spanish upper class, suggesting that all their 'refinement' is just beastly behavior in disguise. It’s gross, funny, and quintessentially Goya.
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