István Nagy: A Hungarian Landscape Painter Rooted in Symbolism and Expressionism István Nagy (1873-1937) stands as a cornerstone of Hungarian art history, primarily celebrated for his breathtaking depictions of Transylvanian landscapes—particularly those imbued with the melancholic beauty of snow-covered rooftops—and deeply affecting portraits that capture the profound psychological scars inflicted by World War I. Born in Csikmindszent (now Misentea), Harghita County, Romania, Nagy’s lineage traced back to a wealthy landowning family—circumstances that steered him away from conventional agri…