Olga Volchkova Russian/American, b. 1970
Santa Gerania - Original and print available, 2012
Acrylic on wood
24" x20" original painting
14" x 12" Signed print available $100
14" x 12" Signed print available $100
The name for the genus of flowers to which the geranium belongs originated from the Greek word for crane, which is g éranos, because of the fruit capsule’s resemblance to...
The name for the genus of flowers to which the geranium belongs originated from the Greek word for crane, which is géranos, because of the fruit capsule’s resemblance to a crane’s bill. Geranium plants have grown wild in Europe for thousands of years and have been cultivated there to be used in herbal remedies since the medieval period. The plant boasts properties that stop bleeding and tighten tissues, and it is often used externally to treat minor wounds. As they are hearty plants that can survive harsh winters, they are also used decoratively in cold climates, such as Russia. These flowers provide hope during the winter months in even the most humble of homes.