Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Businessman (aka The Yuppie) (78) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Businessman (aka The Yuppie) is a limestone gargoyle carved by Constantine Seferlis on the Washington National Cathedral's southwest tower. Positioned on the east face at the second floor level, this gargoyle humorously depicts a modern business figure, blending traditional Gothic architectural elements with contemporary themes. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques, which serve both decorative and functional purposes. The cathedral is located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW in Washington, D.C.