In this tranquil scene, Ismail Mat Hussin depicts a group of bathing figures and children playing by a river. The women are wearing traditional batik sarongs decorated with patterns. Close to the ladies, two young children are playing in the water, enjoying the outdoor activity. The water reflections are captured through his deft brushwork and vivid colours. Ismail Mat Hussin was adept with watercolours which he learnt from school teacher Nik Mahmood from 1954 to 1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim although he is better known for his batiks. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked parttime as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Bharu. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Bharu, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).