Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Poodle (94) in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Walter Arnold

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The Poodle gargoyle (94) is a limestone sculpture at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., created by Jay Hall Carpenter and Walter Arnold. Located on the east face of the northwest tower, it is part of the Cathedral's collection of 112 gargoyles. The sculpture combines traditional Gothic style with playful animal imagery, enhancing the Cathedral's architectural and artistic significance.