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 · 1932
Photo taken during Basanta Panchami, in Nasal Chok, Hanuman Dhoka. From left: Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah, Prince Himalaya Bir Bikram Shah, Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana, Crown Prince …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Matvar Singh. Painted by Dirgha Man Chitrakar and currently in the National Museum.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Horse stable in Singha Durbar. Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana is seen overlloking the horses on the top right.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Prime Minister Juddha Shamsher (ruled 1932-1945) receiving the Guard of Honour at Tundikhel.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Bal Narshingha Kuwar, father of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana. Painted by Dirgha Man Chitrakar and currently in the National Museum.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Horse stable in Singha Durbar. Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana is seen overlooking the horses on the top right.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana (ruled 1932-1945).
Endangered Archives Programme · 1932
Coronation ceremony (sindur jatra) of Prime Minister Juddha Shumsher J.B. Rana in 1932 in Hanuman Dhoka.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1930
Prime Minister Bhim Shumsher J.B. Rana (1929-1932).
Endangered Archives Programme · 1930
Prime Minister Bhim Shamsher JB Rana (ruled 1929-1932).