Plein-air prop (5)

I believe the answer is:

easel

(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "supporter of board, perhaps" , "stand supporting artistic effort" , "Board stanchion" , "Artist's stand for painting" , "Frame for a canvas" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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