O.A.S. Bldg: South America statue in Washington, D.C. by Paul Cret, Isidore Konti, Albert Kelsey

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The South America statue is a marble sculpture on the east side of the O.A.S. Building in Washington, D.C., created by Paul Cret, Isidore Konti, and Albert Kelsey. It symbolizes the continent of South America and is part of a series of sculptures highlighting important historical figures and themes related to the Americas. Located at Constitution Avenue and 17th Street NW, it is near the Farragut West Metro station. The statue is recognized in the Smithsonian Art Inventories and contributes to the cultural landscape of Washington, D.C.