The tree is a mythological symbol that is very often used in fairy tales and legends. It symbolizes life, its beginning and longevity. The roots are the past of life, its history and other generations. The trunk is the present, what is happening to us now. But the branches and fruits are the future. The pattern with spiral, curling circles seems to hint at the eternal and infinite existence of life. The color scheme of the painting makes the image more elegant, even luxurious.

 

An elegant girl, whose head and hands are entirely covered in gold jewelry, and her outfit is woven from triangles, symbolizes expectation. Portraying this dancer with an unreal head turn, Klimt was inspired by the latest searches in the field of modern dance and such ladies as Isadora Duncan and Loi Fuller. And the girl expects, of course, love. This picture is a foretaste of closeness and unity, which can only be between lovers