Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Mother & Child (87) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, William Bucher

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The "Mother & Child (87)" gargoyle is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by William Bucher. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques that enhance its Gothic Revival style. Located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, this gargoyle depicts a tender theme uncommon in such sculptures. It contributes to the cathedral's reputation for detailed and symbolic stone carvings.