Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Horse Skeleton (64) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Kurt Kiefer

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The Horse Skeleton (64) is a limestone gargoyle sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by artists Jay Hall Carpenter and Kurt Kiefer. Located on the southwest tower at roof level, this gargoyle is part of a collection of 112 sculptures that decorate the cathedral. It depicts a skeletal horse and contributes to the cathedral's gothic revival aesthetic. The sculpture is accessible near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park Metro station.