Painting prop (5)
I believe the answer is:
easel
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">painting prop</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Standing supporter" , "Artist's canvas suppot" , "Stand used by artists" , "dead-headed plant" , "Board stanchion" .)