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 · 1908
Unloading luggage from the ship at the dock of Marseilles, France during Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana's trip to England in 1908. Dirgha Man Chitrakar, (in white trousers) is …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher received at the docks in London during his trip to England in 1908.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher while he was in London. (copy of the photograph).
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher and court officials during his trip to England.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Photo taken during the 'Garden Party' hosted by the Duke of Cannout in honour of Prime Minister Chandra Sumsher's visit to England in 1908.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Photo taken during the 'Garden Party' hosted by the Duke of Cannout in honour of Prime Minister Chandra Sumsher's visit to England in 1908.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher J.B. Rana was conferred an honourary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws by the University of Oxford during his visit to England in 1908.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
The garden at Kaiser Mahal. It was constructed in 1885 for Jit Shumsher under the direction of Kishor Narshingh. In 1908, it was sold to Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, who …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Entourage of Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher for his trip to Europe in 1908. Front Row: (left to right) General Singha Shumsher, HH Field Marshal Sir Kaisher Shamsher, British Resident Manners …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1908
Kaiser Mahal was constructed in 1885 for Jit Shumsher under the direction of Kishor Narshingh. In 1908, it was sold to Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, who later gave it to …