Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Pacifist & Militant in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Walter Arnold

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Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Pacifist & Militant in Washington, D.C. by Jay Hall Carpenter, Walter Arnold

The Pacifist & Militant grotesques are limestone sculptures by Jay Hall Carpenter and Walter Arnold located on the northwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. These sculptures symbolize contrasting themes of peace and conflict and are part of the cathedral's extensive collection of grotesques and gargoyles. Positioned near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, they are accessible from the nearby Woodley Park Metro station.