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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Carpenter Street — Philadelphia

Automotive, rear-view, nighttime street scene, metallic blue finish

Police Department, est. 2026

108 days on view


Photographic documentation of the work as submitted to the city's 311 record.
As submitted to the city’s 311 record.

Curatorial note

From its rear, the blue surface of the vehicle catches the streetlight and fixes the curb in a nocturnal corridor on Carpenter Street. The lower edge of the rear bumper displays faint wear, with a thin layer of dust and dirt accumulated along the seam. Acquired January 2026 and on view for 108 days, this piece remains a durable element of the Philadelphia streetscape, a patient fixture within the block's routine.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19401243
Location
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Address
110 CARPENTER ST
Region
Queen Village
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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