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Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho)
3096447 Short man kissing a tall woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Short man kissing a tall woman)

Thomas Rowlandson, The Honeymoon - When the old fool has drunk his wine, and gone to rest - I will be thine. circa 1816

Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching)
5043062 Fashionables of 1817, 1817 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 33x25.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Coloured caricature of man and woman)

Small man waltzing with a large woman (colour litho)
3094044 Small man waltzing with a large woman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small man waltzing with a large woman)

The Marriage Contract (oil on canvas)
XIR187015 The Marriage Contract (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1465-1530) (attr. to); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo, Brazil; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Dancing couples in Blackpool (colour litho)
3102769 Dancing couples in Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing couples in Blackpool)

Hawaii, Maui, Jacksons Chameleon On Red Ti-Leaf Plant

Two mismatched beach flip-flops with red sunglasses in the surf on a Caribbean beach, West Indies, Central America

Thou Tuneful Scarecrow and Thou Warbling Bird, caricature of Farinelli
XJF441940 Thou Tuneful Scarecrow and Thou Warbling Bird, caricature of Farinelli, Cuzzoni and Heidegger (engraving) by Goupy

One red tulip growing amongst all a field of all yellow

A mismatched yellow tulip growing in a row of red ones

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"Unlikely Pairs: A Glimpse into Mismatched Connections throughout History" Step back in time to the fashionables of 1817, where eccentricity reigned supreme. Thomas Rowlandson's hand-coloured etching captures the essence of this era, showcasing individuals who dared to defy societal norms. In "The Honeymoon, " a short man passionately kisses a tall woman, challenging traditional notions of height and romance. This colour litho reminds us that love knows no bounds when it comes to physical stature. Travel even further back to c. 1495 with "The ill-assorted couple. " Through this burin engraving, we witness an unconventional pairing that defies expectations and raises eyebrows. Continuing our exploration couples, a small man fearlessly waltzes with a large woman in another captivating colour litho. This image challenges conventional beauty standards and celebrates the joy found in unexpected partnerships. Moving away from romantic relationships but still exploring mismatches, we encounter "The Marriage Contract. " Painted on canvas, this piece highlights the union between two people from different backgrounds or social classes—a testament to love's ability to bridge divides. Venturing into more contemporary times, Blackpool's dancing couples come alive through vibrant colour lithos. These images remind us that dance brings together people from all walks of life—showcasing how differences can create beautiful harmonies on the dance floor. Stepping outside the realm of human connections for a moment, we find ourselves captivated by nature's own mismatched pairings. From Hawaii's Jacksons Chameleon perched on a red Ti-Leaf plant to two beach flip-flops adrift amidst Caribbean waves—these glimpses remind us that even Mother Nature loves her share of odd couplings. Returning once again to artistry and music intertwined is Farinelli—the subject of caricature in "Thou Tuneful Scarecrow and Thou Warbling Bird.