Conversation so far:
What year was Lawrence Alma-Tadema's move to England?
Alma-Tadema arrived in London in December 1869.
Why did Lawrence Alma-Tadema move to England?
The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War in July 1870 compelled Alma-Tadema to leave the continent and move to London.
What did Lawrence Alma-Tadema do when arriving to England?
After his arrival in London, Alma-Tadema met Laura Theresa Epps, who was seventeen years old, and fell in love with her at first sight.

Question: Who was Laura?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was Laura Theresa Epps to Lawrence Alma-Tadema?