Photo Friday

I wish I knew the history of this sepia-toned wonder.
Who was this artist, and where is he painting this scene?
In what year?
Who is the woman watching?

I find this fascinating...an artist in the process of creating.
Something about a view that sparked an urge to capture it in paint.

For now I'll just have to speculate.
This was an eBay purchase.
Once I mat and frame it, I think it will be even more intriguing.