What does the cryptic crossword clue "English artist's period (3)" mean?

The definition is "period". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="English") + RA (abbreviation="artist's") = ERA; definition: "period" The answer is ERA.

English artist's period (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16755 | 22 Across | 2022-01-20 flower

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