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
At Narayanhiti Palace during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Brahmayani Mandir in Brahmayani Ghat, Bhaktapur. This small brick temple is built on a stone base. The proch surrounding the sanctum is supported by wooden pillars. The entrance has a …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Stepped access towards the Bishankhu Narayan Cave shrine in Godamchaur in Lalitpur.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Lotus and feet in Pharping. The present physical structure at Gorakhnath cave in Pharping are the remnants of a small meditation cell that once had two storeys but is now …
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Ola Nani in Dau Baha in Patan. This small courtyard contains a stupa, a dharmadhatu anda small shrine.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Kathmandu Durbar Square during the rice-feeding ceremony of Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
View of Vishnu Devi site on Chakramati Khola in Naikap.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Maiti Devi Temple in Dillibazar.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Than Bahi Bhagwan Bahal in Bhagwan Bahal in Thamel is one of the most ancient Buddhist monasteries in Kathmandu. The area, Thamel derives its name from this bahal.
Endangered Archives Programme · 1972
Tripur Sundari is an open shrine in Tulacheen Tol, Bhaktapur.