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 · 1920
Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher J.B. Rana's (ruled 1948-1951) wife, Shree Teen HH Bada Maharani Dikshya Kumari Devi.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Two princesses at the court dressed in lavishly ornamented robes and adorned with rich jewellery.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana with his family. The background is a painted rendition of the Great Wall of China.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Bhaktapur Durbar Square during Dashain festival.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher J.B. Rana's (ruled 1948-1951) wife, Shree Teen HH Bada Maharani Dikshya Kumari Devi.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Prime Minister Mohan Shamsher J.B. Rana's (ruled 1948-1951) wife, Shree Teen HH Bada Maharani Dikshya Kumari Devi.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1920
Annapurna Temple, goddess of abundance situated in Ason. The temple is covered with puffed rice while performing a ritual.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1919
Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal Rastra Bank.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1919
The garden at Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1919
The garden at Singha Mahal in Thapathali, the former residence of General Singha Shamsher, son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher, was built in 1919. Today it belongs to the Nepal …