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 · 1972
Bhinchhe baha in Patan. The large three-storey shrine of this bahal is built on the rectangular plan. The carved doorway is complete with a metal torana. Above the cornice line …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
The Bajrayogini Temple in Pharping.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Tamu Baha in Hyumata in Kathmandu. This shrine has a carved doorway with a torana of Buddha, a carved cornice separating the first two storeys, a window frame with five …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Agni Math in Kumariati Patan. It is used for performing the Agnihotra, a fire sacrifice performed by Brahmans after the ritualistic injunction of the Brahmanical Karmakanda.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Main courtyard, water tank, and shrine of Basundhara at Godavari.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Chwaspa Baha located in Maru Tol. This shrine of this bahal has a doorwar with a torana of Mahavairochana and is guarded by a pair of stone lions. On the …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Main courtyard, water tank, and shrine of Basundhara at Godavari.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Naudega in Bhedasing, close to Kathmandu Durbar Square.