Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Artist (72) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

gargoyle

The 'Artist (72)' gargoyle is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Peter Rockwell and carved by Vincent Palumbo. Positioned on the southwest tower's Pilgrim Observation Gallery, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. These sculptures combine artistic expression with functional architectural elements, continuing Gothic traditions in a modern context.