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

grotesque

The "Pacifist & Militant" grotesques are limestone sculptures at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Walter Arnold. These figures symbolize contrasting human qualities and are part of the cathedral's extensive Gothic Revival sculptural program. Located near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW, they are accessible to visitors and contribute to the cathedral's artistic and symbolic landscape.