Artist easels. From desktop to freestanding and travel easels. We have a wide range available for artists from novice to professional @ the artist warehouse.

It is likely that easel paintings were known to the ancient Egyptians, and the 1st-century-ad Roman scholar Pliny the Elder refers to a large panel placed on an easel; it was not until the 13th century, however, that easel paintings became relatively common, finally superseding in popularity the mural, or wall painting.