CARRANCE Raymond

Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) was a French illustrator and photographer, known by the name Czanara. After starting as a graphic designer for commercial brands (including Perrier) and creating costumes and sets for theater troupes, he gained recognition in the 1960s as a portrait artist under the pseudonym Czanara, producing homoerotic and pederastic works. He also illustrated a large number of books. His style is characterized by the use of clear lines, with his sketches being free of clutter. His photographs are either simple nudes or composite images.