The Brown Sisters, Allston, Massachusetts 1985

"The Brown Sisters, Allston, Massachusetts" is a black and white photograph by Nicholas Nixon, taken in 1985. This is one piece of a series of annual portraits of Nixon's wife and her three sisters, beginning in 1975. The photograph depicts the four women standing close together, their faces slightly turned towards the camera, capturing a moment of intimacy and familial connection. The use of black and white emphasizes the subtle details of the women's features, adding a sense of timelessness to the image. The series, known as "The Brown Sisters," offers a poignant and intimate glimpse into the lives of the four women, revealing their changing appearances and evolving relationships over time.