The Brown Sisters, Cataumet, Massachusetts 2007

"The Brown Sisters, Cataumet, Massachusetts" (2007) is a black and white photograph by Nicholas Nixon. This work is part of Nixon's ongoing series "The Brown Sisters" which began in 1975. Nixon photographs his wife and her three sisters every year, capturing their aging and the changing dynamics between them. The intimate composition and natural light create a sense of familiarity and vulnerability, highlighting the subtle shifts in their appearance and expressions over time. This series has been widely exhibited and published, becoming a cornerstone of contemporary portraiture.