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 · 1910
Shanker Shamsher, the 7th son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Rana was the great hunter in the Rana family. He is on an elephant during a hunting trip to Chitwan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1910
A religious gathering of a Newar family.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1910
General Shankar Shamsher, the 7th son of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Rana, posing with his trophy after a hunting expedition in Chitwan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (ruled 1901-1929) after being honoured by the British with the title Knight Commander of the Order of Bath.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Feeding of Bhramins (priestly caste) at Pashupatinath after the return of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher from England and France.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (ruled 1901-1929) after being honoured by the British with the title Knight Commander of the Order of Bath.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Feeding people at Tundikhel. Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher fed the public after a successful trip to England and Paris in 1908.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher Jung Bahadur Rana (ruled 1901-1929) after being honoured by the British with the title Knight Commander of the Order of Bath.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1909
View of old Kathmandu as seen from the Bhimsen Tower with the Durbar Square and Taleju Temple in the background. The old horse stables in the middle has been replaced …