The word easel is a noun. Easel means (1) an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas).
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word easel.
There are many different sizes and styles of easels that can be used for display or drawing and painting. Links to easel and art supply vendors are included on the page.
Browse this fine art artist guide and directory to learn about fine art artists in the United States of America. The photo on this page shows a female plein air artist painting with oils on a portable easel.
https://fine-art-artists.regionaldirectory.us/
The following digital image illustrates the word easel.