Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Avian Grouper (22) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Avian Grouper (22) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

The Avian Grouper (22) is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., carved by Constantine Seferlis and designed by Frank Maslen. Positioned on the south transept's east side, this piece is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. These sculptures combine functional and artistic roles, enhancing the cathedral's Gothic Revival architecture.