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This painting merges two album covers from the psychedelic era of the late 1960s: one by the lesser-known Irish experimental folk band Dr. Strangely Strange, while the title alludes to Pink Floyd's legendary debut album.
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn was released on 4 August 1967. It is the only Pink Floyd album recorded under the leadership of founder member Syd Barrett
Barrett came up with the album title The Piper at the Gates of Dawn; the album was originally titled Projection up to as late as July 1967. The title was taken from that of chapter seven of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows which contains a visionary encounter with the god Pan, who plays his pan pipe at dawn. It was one of Barrett's favourite books, and he often gave friends the impression that he was the embodiment of Pan. The moniker was later used in the song "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", in which Barrett is called "you Piper". (Wikipedia)