Clad in traditional attire, a young shepherd plays a tune on a flute, while a herd of cows seems drawn towards the melodious sound. The composition contemplates the bond between humans and animals, celebrating a harmonious coexistence.
Born in Kuala Terengganu, Ahmad Hassan is one of the founding members of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia (APS), previously known as Majlis Kesenian Melayu, formed in 1956. The APS flourished at the time of outstanding figurative artists such as Dato' Hoessein Enas, Idris Salam, Mazli Mat Som, Zakaria Noor, Yusoff Abdullah, Mohd Salehuddin and Sabtu Mohd Yusof. He was also a member of the Wednesday Art Group. Ahmad Hassan was a director of the Information Department at Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur.