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 · 1966
Jayavageshwori Temple in the Pashupatinath Temple complex.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1966
Jayavageshwori Temple in the Pashupatinath Temple complex.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1966
Jayavageshwori Temple located in Chabahil. This Malla Period Newar-style temple is noted for its cruciform plan and the colorful mural that fills one exterior wall. Although the temple is from …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1966
Indian Prime Minster Indira Gandhi visiting Nepal in 1966.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1961
Queen Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi and Price Phillip in a carriage during the royal visit in 1961.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1961
Queen Elizabeth II and King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev in a carriage during the royal visit in 1961.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1961
Queen Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi and Price Phillip in a carriage during the royal visit in 1961.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1961
Queen Elizabeth II in a cadillac during the royal visit in 1961.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1959
Flag hoisting ceremony at the opening of the first U.S. Embassy in 1959 located in Kantipath. In the photograph is. Charge d’Affaires L. Douglas Heck and Prime Minister B.P. Koirala.