The Brown Sisters, Wellesley, Massachusetts 1988

"The Brown Sisters, Wellesley, Massachusetts" is a black and white photograph taken in 1988 by American photographer Nicholas Nixon. It is part of Nixon's ongoing series "The Brown Sisters," which depicts the photographer's wife and her three sisters annually since 1975. The series has become a powerful exploration of the passage of time, the changing nature of female identity, and the close bond between the four sisters. The image is notable for its intimate and unvarnished portraiture, showcasing the natural beauty and subtle nuances of the women's evolving expressions and appearances.