Travel Easel, Painter's Suitcase, Field Easel With Box

Easel for outdoor painting with storage drawer called “French easel”, zinc interiors. As soon as artists painted landscapes they enriched their visual experience by drawing in front of the motif. This practice intensified from the end of the 18th century for outdoor enthusiasts. Color merchants developed tube paints and lightweight equipment suitable for walking. T
his lightweight easel rests on a sturdy tripod that can adapt to the inclination of the chosen terrain. The height of the picture support is adjusted using the adjustable feet. The maximum height is around 75 cm.
It comes from a Provençal painter, it remains as he closed it before returning to the workshop.
Manufacturer's signature on a plaque at the back
Good working condition, unfolds and folds easily, locked with brass wing nuts; handle to be put back
First part of the 20th century
Box length 55 cm - width 40 cm - thickness 17 cm