Washington National Cathedral Grotesques: Stonecarver Vincent Palumbo in Washington, D.C. by Malcolm Harlow Jr

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Vincent Palumbo's grotesques are limestone sculptures located on the southwest tower of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. These works are part of the Cathedral's extensive collection of gargoyles and grotesques, contributing to its Gothic Revival character. Documented by Malcolm Harlow Jr, the grotesques are positioned on the west face and buttress gablets of the tower. The Cathedral is a significant cultural and architectural landmark near Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues NW.