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Artists of symbolism and art nouveau had a favourite subject matter: it is a garden which is a closed and mystic island rich in symbols. It refers to Eden or Paradise lost and its flowers, especially roses and lilies, symbolize life and mortality (cf. death cult of symbolism).
Sándor Nagy's "Three Figures in the Garden" can be linked to the Nagybánya style of shadow and light. Shadows of trees are projected on the golden yellow of corn-fields. His characteristic blues and yellows recall Böcklin's colours. Figures in the garden, especially that of the woman in white clothes who is playing a music instrument, are modelled in an affected and artificial way. Flowers, particulary roses have a decisive role as they can make this small secluded world into a garden of dreams.
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