Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Humanoid Dragon (90) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Mary Mock

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The Humanoid Dragon gargoyle (number 90) is a limestone sculpture located on the northwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Created by artists Jay Hall Carpenter and Mary Mock, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of 112 gargoyles. Positioned at the roof level corner of Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, this gargoyle exemplifies the Gothic architectural tradition and the cathedral's rich sculptural program. The nearest Metro station is Woodley Park - Zoo - Adams Morgan on the Red Line.