Move gradually left, drawing support (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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'drawing support' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'move gradually left' is the wordplay.
'move gradually' becomes 'ease' (easing is a kind of moving. I am not sure about the 'gradually' bit.).
'left' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'ease'+'l'='EASEL'

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "the rest of the paintwork" , "Artist's stand for painting" , "Studio frame" , "Constable's stand?" , "Wooden frame for an artist" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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