Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Gluttony (108) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Gluttony (108) is a limestone gargoyle on the Washington National Cathedral's northwest tower, designed by Peter Rockwell and carved by Vincent Palumbo. It represents the sin of gluttony and is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques. Located on the west face at the second floor level, this piece contributes to the cathedral's symbolic and artistic landscape. The cathedral itself is a prominent landmark in Washington, D.C., near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW.