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 · 1948
Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana (ruled 1948-1951) after his coronation ceremony in 1948.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana (ruled 1948-1951) after his coronation ceremony in 1948.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1948
Photo taken inside Singha Durbar in front of Parliament House (Gallery Baithake). May 3, 1948. Henry F. Grady, U.S. Ambassador to India, presents his credentials as the first U.S. Minister …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1947
The Chitrakar family of Bhimsensthan making preparations for the holy recitation 'nikhon dekha'. In the middle are two photographers Dirgha Man Chitrakar (on the right) and Dittha Badra Man Chitrakar …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1947
Photo taken inside Singha Durbar in front of Parliament House (Gallery Baithake). Ceremony on the Occasion of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Nepal: An Agreement …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1947
The Chitrakar family of Bhimsensthan making preparations for the holy recitation 'nikhon dekha'. In the middle are two photographers Dirgha Man Chitrakar (on the right) and Dittha Badra Man Chitrakar …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1947
State ceremony at Tundikhel. Prime Minister Padma Shamsher is giving a speech and behind him standing is King Tribhuvan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Return from WWII British celebrating their victory at the Embassy in Nepal. Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher and the British Resident is seen with other officials.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Coronation of Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher J.B. Rana. In the photograph is also King Tribhuvan sitting next to the Prime Minister.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher after he abdicated his powers in 1945.