Edward Robbins, born in 1930, was an American artist known for his work accross various mediums, including painting and wood-based crafts. His style often reflects his generation’s focus on “seeing the commonplace uncommonly”, which he achieves through material use and collage techniques. This specific artwork is a detailed marquetry picture featuring a city street scene. Marquetry is a technique that uses small pieces of wood veneer to create intricate inlaid designs, similar to puzzle pieces.