Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Humanoid Dragon (90) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Humanoid Dragon gargoyle is a limestone sculpture on the northwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Mary Mock, it is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of unique gargoyles and grotesques. Located at the roof level northwest corner, this gargoyle exemplifies the Gothic tradition of combining artistic and functional elements in cathedral architecture. It is documented in dcMemorials.com as a notable piece of outdoor art in the nation's capital.