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Robert Coates wearing a frock coat and riding-boots has a whip in his hand and a cockerel on his head. Coloured etching.

The amateur actor Robert Coates dreaming about his success on the stage in the role of Romeo. Aquatint attributed to "The Caricaturist General", 1812.

Robert Coates riding on a large cauldren pulled by two horses with a chicken on his head. Etching by C. Williams, 1812.

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Robert Coates

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The amateur actor Robert Coates dreaming about his success on the stage in the role of Romeo. Aquatint attributed to "The Caricaturist General", 1812.

Robert Coates riding on a large cauldren pulled by two horses with a chicken on his head. Etching by C. Williams, 1812.

Robert Coates wearing a frock coat and riding-boots has a whip in his hand and a cockerel on his head. Coloured etching.