Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Sleek Dragon (15) in Washington, D.C. by John Guarente

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The Sleek Dragon (15) is a limestone gargoyle sculpture by John Guarente located at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is part of a collection of 112 gargoyles and grotesques that decorate the cathedral, positioned at the North Nave Bay 5 Outer Aisle Level near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW. This sculpture exemplifies the blend of animal motifs and Gothic architectural artistry characteristic of the cathedral's exterior. Visitors can access the site via the nearby Woodley Park - Zoo - Adams Morgan Metro Station.