"Thistles" by Jim Dine is a diptych drawing executed in graphite, charcoal, and watercolor across two sheets of wove paper, showcasing the artist's characteristic ability to transform botanical subjects into expressive, gestural compositions. The work exemplifies Dine's approach to drawing as a primary medium, where he combines controlled draftsmanship with spontaneous mark making to create visual intensity. As a unique work on paper, this diptych demonstrates Dine's long standing engagement with nature as subject matter rendered through his distinctive combination of drawing media.