The Brown Sisters, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 1980

"The Brown Sisters, East Greenwich, Rhode Island" is a black and white photograph by Nicholas Nixon taken in 1980. This work is part of Nixon's ongoing series "The Brown Sisters" which features the four Brown sisters, each year, over a 40-year period. This particular photograph shows the sisters in a close embrace, emphasizing their familial bond. The image is known for its intimate portrayal of the sisters, capturing their evolving relationship. The series, in its entirety, has garnered critical acclaim, and has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.