Landschap met populier before 1903

H. Bachmann made this landscape with poplar, perhaps using sepia ink or graphite, a monochrome study on paper. The image seems to capture a fleeting moment, one where a single poplar tree becomes a subject of quiet contemplation. I wonder if Bachmann was drawn to the verticality of the tree, a stark contrast against the horizontal landscape, or if it was a personal connection to the place? You can almost feel the artist's hand, delicately applying washes of grey to build up the scene, creating a stillness. The reflections in the water add another layer, a mirroring of the world that invites you to pause. It reminds me of Corot's landscapes, but with an intimacy that draws you in. Painting is like a conversation across time; each artist adds their voice to the mix, responding to what came before.