Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Mother & Child (87) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The "Mother & Child" gargoyle is a limestone sculpture on the Washington National Cathedral's northwest tower, designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by William Bucher. It is part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques, blending artistic expression with architectural function. Located on the northeast corner at roof level, this piece adds a humanizing theme to the cathedral's exterior stonework.