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 · 1945
A function at Nasal Chok in Hanuman Dhoka Palace. From right: Prime Minister Padma Sumsher, King Tribhuvan, Crown Prince Mahendra, Prince Himalaya, and Prince Basundhara.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Padma Sumsher J.B. Rana (governed 1945-1948) and Lord and Lady Mountbatten with their daughter at Singha Durbar. On the left of Lady Mountbatten: Commander-in-Chief General Mohan Shumsher J.B. …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Padma Sumsher J.B. Rana (governed 1945-1948) and Lord and Lady Mountbatten with their daughter at Singha Durbar. On the left of Lady Mountbatten: Commander-in-Chief General Mohan Shumsher J.B. …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Photo taken inside Singha Durbar in front of Parliament House (Gallery Baithake) between Nov. 16- 22, 1945 George R. Merrell, then U.S. Chargé d'Affaires at New Delhi, presented the Legion …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Photo taken outside Singha Durbar, between Nov. 16- 22, 1945. George R. Merrell, then U.S. Chargé d'Affaires at New Delhi, presented the Legion of Merit to Prime Minister the Maharaja …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher after his resignation from the prime-ministership (governed 1932-1945) and abdication as maharaja of Kaski and Lamjung, on his way to the sacred site of Ridi in …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
First Burmese Ambassador's visit to Nepal. In the photograph is (from left to right) Prime Minister Padma Shamsher, the Burmese Ambassador, Crown Prince Mahendra and King Tribhuvan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Padma Shamsher (ruled 1945-1948) and his wife and children.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1945
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher's newly wedded grand-daughter. Photo by Ganesh Man Chitrakar.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1940
Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana (ruled 1932-1945).