A frame in the artist's studio (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'a frame' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Artist's tripod" , "Artistic tripod" , "Painter's tripod" , "Artist's canvas holder" , "Framework to hold a canvas" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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