Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Infancy & Old Age in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Lawrence Terrafranca

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Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Infancy & Old Age in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Lawrence Terrafranca

The "Infancy & Old Age" grotesques are limestone sculptures on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Lawrence Terrafranca. These sculptures depict the contrasting phases of human life and are part of the cathedral's rich collection of grotesques and gargoyles. Located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, they contribute to the cathedral's Gothic Revival architectural and artistic heritage.