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 · 1973
Copy of a photograph of extinguishing fire at Singha Durbar.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1973
Reconstruction of Singha Durbar after the fire of 1973.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1973
Copy of a photograph of extinguishing fire at Singha Durbar.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Chwaspa Baha located in Maru Tol. This shrine of this bahal has a doorwar with a torana of Mahavairochana and is guarded by a pair of stone lions. On the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Main courtyard, water tank, and shrine of Basundhara at Godavari.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Naudega in Bhedasing, close to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kanga Ajima Dyo Chhen located in Yetkha. This structure belongs to a group of Jyapus. Although the façade of this structure is insignificant looking, its religious nature is marked by …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Entrance to the compound with Mahadev Shrine in Koteshwor, Kathmandu.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Indrayani an open air shrine underneath an old spreading tree in Indrayani Khyo in Bhaktapur. It is characteristic of many other shrines of the Matrikas. The elevated area is guarded …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Tankeswari Temple in Tahachal, Kathmandu that houses a Shiva linga.