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 · 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.
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.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1955
King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1953
From left: Expedition leader, Sir John Hunt, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary after the first summit to Mount Everest in 1953 welcomed at Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana during his coronation in 1948.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Unidentified diplomat with Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher and other court officials.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher with his sons-in-law from India and his family on the occasion of his 'Rajya Abhishake' (Coronation) in 1948 at Singha Durbar. (Standing from left): Yuvaraj of …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana (ruled 1948-1951) with wife, Shree Teen HH Dikshya Kumari Devi, during his coronation in 1948. Photo taken by Ganesh Man Chitrakar.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
An official event at Tundikhel. From left to right: Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher, General Babar Shamsher and General Bahadur Shamsher are on horses.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Photo taken inside Singha Durbar in front of Parliament House (Gallery Baithak). Loy Henderson, U.S. Ambassador to India, Presents his Credentials as the Second U.S. Minister to Nepal On or …