Easel (noun)

A frame or stand, typically upright, used by an artist to hold a canvas or board while painting or drawing.

Origin:

From the dutch word "ezel" meaning "donkey".

Examples:

1. The artist set up her easel and began to paint the landscape.
2. The art students each had their own easel in the classroom.
3. The painter had a large wooden easel that held his canvas.
4. The small portable easel made it easy for the artist to work on location.
5. The display easel was used to hold the poster during the conference.