The Long Stand, 4781 Manayunk Ave — Manayunk
Motorcycle, chrome, night scene
Police Department, est. 2026
102 days on view
In conservation
The photographic record of this work is undergoing conservation treatment and is not presently on display. The work itself remains in the permanent collection.
Curatorial note
From its position at the curb, the motorcycle's red taillight and amber turn signals anchor the composition against a dark SUV and a warmly lit stone wall. The chrome springs catch the streetlamp, creating a sequence of bright points along the frame. Acquired January 2026, this work sits among the collection's studies of transportation objects that persist as features of Philadelphia's streetscape.