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.
Flag this collection
Nepal
Access is for research purposes only
Publication Type
- 5,196
Organization
- 5,196
Year
- 2
- 23
- 8
- 199
- 46
- 27
Endangered Archives Programme · 1929
Prime Minister Bhim Shamsher (ruled 1929-1932) with the Japanese Ambassador.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1929
Prime Minister Bhim Shamsher (ruled 1929-1932) on an elephant with other officials.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1928
A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1928
Lt. Col. T. H. Keyes C. S. I., C.M.G., C.I.E. 1928 (March to October) British Envoy at the court of Nepal.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1928
A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1928
Baber Mahal was the residence of General Baber Shumsher J.B. Rana after 1928. It was built under the supervision of Kumar Narshing and is said to have been built after …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1927
Signed photograph of a British Resident.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1927
In 1927 the first and only railway of Nepal was opened between Amlekhgunj and Raxaul on the Indian Frontier.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1926
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher on an elephant. Also visible in the photograph is General Babar Shamsher with the crown.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1925
Laxmi Niwas was built by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher for his son, Mohan Shumsher, in 1925. It is situated in Maharajung.