Cathedral Carvings

The dogs of war: The militant and famine

Walter S. Arnold
Sculptor / Stone Carver

Chicago, USA

This pacifist worries about those who pack a fistHatred Adoration Bulldog - dog grotesque

I worked on the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. for five years, carving dozens of gargoyles and grotesques.

 

You'll find my cathedral carvings scattered around this site, but after a special request I decided to create this page highlighting some of the more interesting pieces.

Robot Computer Two of the more modern monsters- a computer and a robot camera. A cathedral is ready for any millennium. Big Brother is photographing you!
A random mix of characters. All were installed on the West Front of the Cathedral, between 120 and 160 feet (36 to 50 m.) above ground level.
HouseflyMonkey Famine - National Cathedral, Wash. D.C.
This poodle is a true Gargoyle Cathedral Hamster He never forgets

 

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