Painter might use this beheaded beast (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

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(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "stand supporting artistic effort" , "Painter's frame" , "A stand for blackboard or artist's canvas" , "Painting support" , "art supporter" .)

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