Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Infancy & Old Age in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Infancy & Old Age are limestone sculptures located on the southwest tower of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Lawrence Terrafranca, they artistically depict the themes of human life stages. These grotesques form part of the cathedral's extensive collection of Gothic Revival stone carvings and contribute to its architectural significance. They are documented on dcMemorials.com and accessible near the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station.