Gezicht op een stenen brug in Lincoln Park, Chicago before 1895

R.M. Wilson captured "The Willow's Pride, Lincoln Park, Chicago" in a photograph with dimensions of 103 by 150 mm. This image prompts us to consider the role of women in the history of photography, and how their perspectives might differ from those of their male counterparts. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, photography offered women a unique avenue for creative expression and professional advancement, but they often faced barriers in a male-dominated field. Here, Wilson focuses on a serene, natural setting within an urban environment. The photograph captures a moment of quiet contemplation and invites viewers to reflect on the relationship between nature and urban life, a theme that resonates deeply with contemporary concerns about environmentalism and sustainability. It encourages us to contemplate the artist's intention to document a specific aspect of urban life.