Digitisation of the photographic collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation
Endangered Archives Programme
These glass plate negatives were taken by Dirgha Man (1877-1951) and Ganesh Man Chitrakar (1916-1985). They are interesting in the context of Nepal’s history as they were Court Photographers. Furthermore, Nepal did not open up to outside visitors until the early-1950s. The photographs that Dirgha Man took were taken in an exclusive setting that many people would not have had access to. A unique visual insight can be gained from these photographs. When Dirgha Man retired from his post in the Courts in 1945, his only son Ganesh Man took over his position and he worked in the courts until 1951. Majority of the photos are taken by Dirgha Man Chitrakar unless noted as Ganesh Man Chitrakar, or Photographer Unknown. The photographer for photographs taken in the mid 1940s can either be Dirgha Man or Ganesh Man. In these cases, the photographs have been ascribed to Dirgha Man Chitrakar. Total number of glass plate negatives taken by Dirgha Man and Ganesh Man Chitrakar: 1623. Custodial history: Dirghaman and Ganeshman Chitrakar Art Foundation. Arrangement: The content and copyright belongs to Kiran Man Chitrakar. The photographs were taken by his father and grandfather. Alternative calendar and date: This is the first time that the collection is archived and catalogued. The negatives have been arranged according to size and type. Type: Glass plate Size: 4.5X6.5, 6.5x8.5”, 10x12”, 8x10", 2.5x2.3", 12x15”. Type: Acetate Size: 120 mm, 35 mm, 3.9"x4.9" and 3.7"x3". Subject: A: Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies; B: Hunting; C: Rana Architecture; D: Jewellery and medals; E: Landscape and Temples; F: Ceremonies and Festivals; G: Portraits; H: Infrastructures; I: Photograph of Paintings. The digital files have been arranged according to type and subject.
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Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kathmandu Durbar Square during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Stepped access towards the Bishankhu Narayan Cave shrine in Godamchaur in Lalitpur.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Ulmanta Bhairab in Bhelachhen in Patan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Brahmayani Mandir in Brahmayani Ghat, Bhaktapur. This small brick temple is built on a stone base. The proch surrounding the sanctum is supported by wooden pillars. The entrance has a …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Jwala Mai is a three storey temple located on the corner roads to Ason, Thahiti and Jyatha.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kathmandu Durbar Square during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Taleju at Dharahara. This large square structure is built with solid walls; the only opening is the doorway. It stands on a brick base. The doorway is decorated with a …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kve Bahal in Tajaph, Kirtipur. The bahal was constructed during the nineteenth century, alhtough according to the inscription, the stupa was set up in 1633.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
View of Vishnu Devi site on Chakramati Khola in Naikap.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
This large sikhara style temple, in the centre of the town square of Bungamati, houses the shrine of Bungadyo, also recognized as Rato Macchendranath, Avalokitesvara, Karunamaya or Bungamati Lokesvara. Bungadyo, …