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
The Bajrayogini Temple in Pharping.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Panauti's setting between the rivers within a small valley surrounded by mountains and its outstanding examples of temple architecture, make this village one of the finest in the Kathmandu Valley.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Panauti's setting between the rivers within a small valley surrounded by mountains and its outstanding examples of temple architecture, make this village one of the finest in the Kathmandu Valley.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
The stair up to the platform of the temple of Binayak Ganesh, one of the four important Ganesh sites in the Valley, located in Bhaktapur.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
The main shikhara style temple of Binayak Ganesh, one of the four important Ganesh sites in the Valley, located in Bhaktapur.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Ta baha located in Lagan. The façade of the shrine in this bahal has a long carved window-frame with five openings. The courtyard contains many chaityas and images of Buddhist …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Ajudyoya Baha in Kwathandau Tole in Bhaktapur. It is a large three storey building with a votive stupa, a row of prayer wheels, carved windows and figur struts depicting Pancharaksha …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Stone images inside of Sundarijal cave in Sundarijal, Kathmandu.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Front view of Mahadev Temple on the side of the Bagmati River in Gokarna.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Panauti's setting between the rivers within a small valley surrounded by mountains and its outstanding examples of temple architecture, make this village one of the finest in the Kathmandu Valley.