Chevalet De Voyage, Valise De Peintre, Chevalet De Campagne à Coffret De Chez Sennelier

Outdoor easel with storage drawerknown as the "French easel".
As soon as artists started painting landscapes, they enrichedtheir visual experience by drawing in front of the motif.
This practiceintensified in the late 18th century for outdoor enthusiasts.
Color merchants, led by Sennelier, developed paints in tubes and lightand lightweight equipment for walking.
This lightweight easel rests on a sturdy tripod that can beadapt to the inclination of the chosen terrain.
The height of the picture standadjustable feet.
Signature on an oval plaque at the back of the famous houseSENNELIER 3 quai Voltaire in Paris, supplier to painters for almost 130years.
Good working order, easily folds and unfoldsbrass wingnuts; handle in good condition.
First part of the 20th century
Case length 50 cm - width 34 cm - thickness 15 cm