Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Mother Cat (51) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Mother Cat (51) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

Mother Cat is a limestone gargoyle located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Carl L. Bush and carved by Frederick E. Hart. Positioned on the south nave at the triforium level, this gargoyle is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of stone grotesques. It exemplifies the artistic and architectural tradition of Gothic gargoyles, blending function with whimsical design. The cathedral is located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, close to the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.