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
Sashi Bhawan in Jhamshikhel was built by Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher for his son Sashi in 1940. The building was nationalise in 1963 and is now the residence of the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
A man worshipping a shrine at the Chandeshwori Temple near Toka at the northern foothill of the Kathmandu Valley.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
A chaitya at Guje Baha Nani in Patan. This stupa is built on a stone foundation. IT has a square base with eight niches of the Dhyani Buddhas and Taras …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Naudo Baha in Bhaka Baha, Patan. The monastery was founded in 1640 by Debi Singh Shakya.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kathmandu Durbar Square during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kohiti constructed in 1782. This deep water conduit is containted within a walled compound. The single sprout is located on one side of the structure. There are a number of …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Bhinchhe baha in Patan. The large three-storey shrine of this bahal is built on the rectangular plan. The carved doorway is complete with a metal torana. Above the cornice line …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Chikan Bahi in Chyasal. The structure of this monastery is all one building. There are many rooms along the corridors of both storeys. The façade of the shrine is identified …
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 …