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Inject `Figure.close` method

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Description

We do not yet have a notion of "current figure", but using a pattern like we do with Artist.remove is probably the right thing to do for Figure.close

Originally posted by @tacaswell in https://github.com/matplotlib/mpl-gui/pull/3#discussion_r885055541

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing Artist.remove implementation and the Figure entry point mentioned in the issue. Trace how the project represents figure lifecycle, then add the Figure.close behavior following the established pattern and verify that a figure can be closed as intended.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Stale
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Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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