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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Rosella Place — South Philadelphia

Automotive, sedan, exterior grime, front fascia wear

Police Department, est. 2026

109 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

The work's hood reflects the brick rowhouse opposite, anchoring the curbside vehicle within the block's mirrored geometry. Since its acquisition in January 2026, the car has accrued road dust along the lower panels, its surface catching the afternoon light. The piece sits at the Rosella Place curb, occupying the threshold between private doorway and public street in South Philadelphia.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19359089
Location
///modern.return.timing
Address
2506 ROSELLA PL
Region
Clearview
Acquired
January 2026
Status
On permanent display

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