Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Flat-nosed Humanoid (32) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Flat-nosed Humanoid (32) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

The Flat-nosed Humanoid gargoyle is a limestone sculpture by Constantine Seferlis located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques that decorate its Gothic Revival architecture. Positioned on the south transept's west side, this gargoyle is one of many that combine artistry with traditional functions. The cathedral itself is a prominent religious and architectural landmark in the city.