Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Fallen Angel (61) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Fallen Angel (61) is a limestone gargoyle located on the southwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Kurt Kiefer and Matthew Girard, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. Positioned at the roof level's northeast corner, this gargoyle exemplifies the cathedral's Gothic architectural style and artistic detail. It is accessible to visitors near the intersection of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW.