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 · 1915
View of Tundikhel from the Bhimsen Tower. It was an open ground for military parade, the largest in Aisa in the 19th century.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
Wife of General Kaisher Shamsher J.B. Rana, Princess Laxmi, an elder sister of King Tribhuvan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
The Seto Macchendranath festival at Asan Tole is performed yearly between April and May for around four days, depending on the lunar calendar. The White Macchendra god is carried from …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
Patan Durbar Square, located un the heart of Lalitpur City. Most of the shrines and temples were built during the Malla period from the 11th to the 18th century.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
Lady of the court, probably a senior maid (marauri).
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
View of Tundikhel from the Bhimsen Tower. It was an open ground for military parade, the largest in Aisa in the 19th century.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, built around the early 17th century. According to legends, there were 99 courtyards attached to this palace. Most of the areas were destroyed in by the great …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1915
Wife of General Kaiser Shamsher, Princess Laxmi who was the elder sister of King Tribhuvan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1914
King Tribhuvan (ruled 1911-1955) during his coronation at the age of eight years in 1914.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1914
King Tribhuvan (ruled 1911-1955) during his coronation at the age of eight years in 1914.