Artist's easel

Claim 1

An artist's easel comprising a framework comprising a horizontally oriented base member and upper and lower telescopically-connected, vertically-extending members, the lower member being fixed centrally of said base member a pair of wheels mounted on opposite ends of said base member enabling said easel framework to be wheeled to and from a place of use; an upper clamping member fixed on said upper vertically-extending member, adjusable by movement of said upper vertically-extending member, and including means for securing a canvas to said framework, a lower clamping member adjustably supported for vertical movement on said lower vertically-extending member and means for securing the same in a selected fixed position relative to said upper clamping member, said lower clamping means further including means to secure a canvas on said framework during movement, means comprising an A-frame having its apex pivotally mounted on the lower end of said lower vertically-extending member and means to secure the same either in a position with the legs of the A-frame substantially coplanar with said vertically extending members permitting movement of said easel on said wheels, or in a downwardly and outwardly extending position to engage the ground and secure the easel against movement along the ground, and said A-frame defines a planar support for a canvas when the easel is being wheeled when said A-frame is secured in said position against said vertically-extending members.