The Brown Sisters, Chattam, Massachusetts 1987

"The Brown Sisters, Chatham, Massachusetts" (1987) is a black and white photograph by American photographer Nicholas Nixon, known for his long-term project, "The Brown Sisters." The image shows four women, likely the Brown sisters, looking directly at the camera with serious expressions. The photograph is a part of Nixon's ongoing project, documenting the Brown sisters over decades, capturing their aging and the passage of time. The candid and intimate portrait style emphasizes the close bond between the sisters. The work is an example of documentary photography that focuses on family, relationships, and the human condition.