Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Pacifist & Militant 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: Pacifist & Militant are limestone sculptures designed by Jay Hall Carpenter and carved by Walter Arnold. Located on the northwest tower of the cathedral in Washington, D.C., they symbolize contrasting themes of peace and conflict. These grotesques are part of the cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques, contributing to its Gothic architectural heritage. They are documented in the dcMemorials.com pictorial directory of memorials and outdoor art.