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
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Harisiddhi Temple is located in Harisiddhi village, south of Patan.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Tripur Sundari is an open shrine in Tulacheen Tol, Bhaktapur.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
This large sikhara style temple, in the centre of the town square of Bungamati, houses the shrine of Bungadyo, also recognized as Rato Macchendranath, Avalokitesvara, Karunamaya or Bungamati Lokesvara. Bungadyo, …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Itum Bahal, in Kathmandu. This bahal is also known as Paravarta Mahavihar and is a principal monastery. It consists of a decorated gatehouse leading leading into the courtyard and a …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
An Army General during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah in the carriage during his rice-feeding ceremony.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Uma Maheswara Temple in Kwalakhu in Patan. This two storey brick temple is built on a square base. The torana over the entrance on the ground floor depicts Nrityanath. The …