Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Caterpillar (97) in Washington, D.C. by Malcolm Harlow Jr

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The Caterpillar (97) gargoyle is a limestone sculpture by Malcolm Harlow Jr located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is part of a larger collection of 112 gargoyles and grotesques that decorate the cathedral's towers and facades. This particular gargoyle is situated on the southeast corner of the northwest tower, near the Pilgrim Observation Gallery. The sculpture exemplifies the cathedral's blend of Gothic architectural tradition and artistic expression through animal-themed gargoyles.