Easel
Easel , noun
[Dutch ezel ass, donkey, hence, easel, or German esel; akin to English ass. See Ass.]
A frame (commonly) of wood serving to hold a canvas upright, or nearly upright, for the painter's convenience or for exhibition.
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Easel picture or Easel piece , a painting of moderate size such as is made while resting on an easel, as distinguished from a painting on a wall or ceiling.