Sky blue pansy cutout
by Tibor Tivadar Kui
Title
Sky blue pansy cutout
Artist
Tibor Tivadar Kui
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Light blue garden pansy in closeup view, flower cutout on dark grey background.
The name "pansy" is derived from the French word "pensée", meaning "thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of Viola in the mid-15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. The name "love in idleness" was meant to imply the image of a lover who has little or no other employment than to think of his beloved. In Scandinavia, Scotland, and German-speaking countries, the pansy is or was known as the 'stepmother' while in Italy the pansy is known as 'flammola' (little flame). Worth also mentioning its Hungarian name 'árvácska' literally meaning 'little orphan'. The name "heart's-ease" came from St. Euphrasia, whose name in Greek signifies cheerfulness of mind. The woman, who refused marriage and took the veil, was considered a pattern of humility, hence the name "humble violet".
No matter of its name, the pansy is widely associated with pious humility.
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October 1st, 2021
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