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The Darth Vader grotesque is a limestone grotesque by Jay Hall Carpenter. It is located at the Washington National Cathedral in Northwest, Washington, D.C. , United States. [1] [2] Though sometimes seen as a graffito or form of vandalism on the church (due to the pop culture subject matter contrasted with the religious building), it is a ...
Feb 21, 2022 · The Story Behind the Darth Vader Gargoyle at Washington’s National Cathedral. By Ellen Gutoskey | Feb 20, 2022. Darth Vader, an unexpected churchgoer. / Dennis Heller, Flickr // CC...
Mar 28, 2012 · Discover Darth Vader Grotesque in Washington, D.C.: The sci-fi villain is a little-known inhabitant of the U.S. capital's largest cathedral.
Feb 23, 2022 · Mental Floss looked into the history of a Darth Vader gargoyle featured at Washington, D.C.'s National Cathedral, learning that its creation was the result of a contest held in the 1980s.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Learn how a child's drawing of Darth Vader became a stone figure on the famous gothic church in D.C. Find out the symbolism and history of gargoyles and grotesques on the cathedral.
Aug 1, 2017 · Darth Vader Grotesque | Courtesy Washington National Cathedral. Transcending Stone. For many, Darth Vader is a pop culture icon, but Mr. Eckstrom explains that “Vader isn’t just a grotesque—he’s an invitation to experience the wonder and whimsy of the building. There’s something here for everyone.
Mar 4, 2022 · In total, the Washington National Cathedral has 112 grotesques and gargoyles, and they offer gargoyle tours. Darth Vader is located on the corner of a gablet that sits between two pinnacles but is quite difficult to see without binoculars.
