Easel

usgb/ˈiːzl/
noun

A stand or frame used for holding and supporting a painting, drawing, or photo while it is being made or displayed.

The artist was seen painting a landscape on a canvas set up on an easel.
Visual representation of "easel" - A stand or frame used for holding and supporting a painting, drawing, or photo while it is being made or displayed.

Often appears as...

  • display easel
  • artist's easel
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Artistic Use

An easel is typically associated with artists; they use it to hold canvases while painting.

Illustration for Artistic Use
In the art class, each student had an easel for their landscape project.
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Displaying Art

Easels are not just for creating art; they're also used to display finished pieces in galleries.

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The gallery utilized sleek, black easels to showcase the paintings.
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Support Strength

Some easels are sturdy and large for big canvases, while others are lightweight for smaller works.

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Her massive canvas required a heavy-duty easel to support its weight.
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