Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Wild Boar (52) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Wild Boar gargoyle is a limestone grotesque located on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is situated in the South Nave, Bay 3, Outer Aisle Level. The artist is unknown, and the piece is part of a larger collection of gargoyles that embellish the cathedral's exterior. This figure reflects the traditional use of animal motifs in Gothic architecture.