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
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Ram Chandra Mandir in Jaisidewal.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Chhinna Masta in Momaru Galli in Patan. The open shrine contains the images of Chhinnamasta in different postures and an eight-petalled mandala.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
This large brick temple is located in Matsyendra Bahal in Bungamati. A long stairway leads to the offcenter main entrance. The doorway has a torana of Hayagriva Bhairab. The struts …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kathmandu Durbar Square during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Procession during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Narayan temple in Ichangu, Lalitpur.
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
Raktakali in Tengal, Kathmandu. This small temple stands in a courtyard beneath a large tree. It has a single, gilt copper roof and is embossed with brass sheets. It contains …