"How are you doing beautifying yourself, dearie?" 1849

Editor: So, this is "How are you doing beautifying yourself, dearie?" by Honoré Daumier. I find the figures a little satirical. What do you see in this piece? Curator: I love how Daumier uses humor to highlight the supposed 'socialist' women. He's playing with the notion of vanity, implying they’re just as concerned with appearances as anyone else. The text beneath, roughly translated, adds to the jab, no? Editor: It seems contradictory! So, the humor lies in the contrast? Curator: Exactly! Daumier questions the sincerity and seriousness of their 'socialist' ideals. He captures a universal human foible with a delightful sneer. Food for thought, eh? Editor: Definitely. Thank you!