The Brown Sisters, Brewster, Massachusetts 2001

"The Brown Sisters, Brewster, Massachusetts" (2001) is a black and white photograph by Nicholas Nixon. It depicts four women, presumably sisters, standing in a row on a beach. The photograph is part of Nixon's ongoing series "The Brown Sisters," which began in 1975 and documents the lives of his wife and her three sisters. Nixon's work is known for its intimate and unflinching portrayal of family dynamics. The photograph's simple composition and muted tones create a sense of stillness and contemplation. The work is considered a significant example of contemporary portraiture and has been widely exhibited and collected.