Washington National Cathedral: The Creation Sculptures (Night Tympanum) by Frederick Hart in Washington, D.C. by Frederick E Hart, Vincent Palumbo

Frederick E Hart, Vincent Palumbo(click name for more of that artist's work)Scroll down for 3 pictures
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0002000/02455_0000021880 (added ca. 2006)

The Creation of Night tympanum& the St. Paul statue.

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0002000/02460_0000021920 (added ca. 2006)

Left to right near the top: The Missouri Bear& Birdwatchergargoyles.
Two more gargoyles are around the corner: The tip of Balancing Actis barely visible & right of that is Devilish Gardener.
Near ground level is The Creation of Night tympanum& the St. Paul statue.

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0002000/02793_0010031589 (added ca. 9/8/2007)

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Medium: Limestone
Artist: Frederick E Hart, Vincent Palumbo(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Religion
Location: Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves NW Washington, D.C. National Cathedral

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Smithsonian American Art Museum's Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 77002100 (dcMem ID #2455 )

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