Robinson went on to say that it could be one of three paintings that the British diplomat Sir Gore Ouseley sent the Prince Regent in 1814 upon his return from Iran on behalf of Fath-Ali Shah.

[2] In the painting, Fath-Ali Shah is portrayed as the main subject and prominent figure of the composition while being mounted on a white horse.

His horse appears to soar with its four legs in midair and his beard blows to the left as he charges, creating a powerful visual metaphor that is typical of court paintings from the early nineteenth century.

Fath-Ali Shah deftly pierces a ferocious lion with a glittering spear while donning full court regalia, including the Kiani Crown and an aigrette topped with three black heron plumes.

[1] Following Lord Irwin's request, William Foster recommended sending the work to the Viceroy's House (now the Rashtrapati Bhavan) in New Delhi.