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

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

The Horse Skeleton (64) gargoyle is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Kurt Kiefer. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of unique gargoyles that combine artistic expression with Gothic architectural tradition. Located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, the cathedral is accessible via the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.