“- I was told to go to the cold batha to lose weight. - You don't say, I was just told the opposite. - Maybe they are good for everything this year! - True for everything, except cleanliness," plate 39 from Croquis D'été 1858

"“— I was told to go to the cold batha to lose weight. — You don't say, I was just told the opposite. — Maybe they are good for everything this year! — True for everything, except cleanliness," plate 39 from Croquis D’été, is a lithograph by Honoré Daumier created in 1858. This satirical artwork, depicting two men conversing in a public bath, is characteristic of Daumier's social commentary. Through his signature exaggerated figures, Daumier mocks the contradictory claims of the benefits of cold baths, highlighting the absurdity of popular trends and the inherent contradictions within society. The scene, with its lively depiction of bathers, captures the energy of a public bath, serving as a backdrop for Daumier's sharp wit.