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Project / Collection The Photographic Collection from DirghaMan and GaneshMan Chitrakar Art Foundation Subject Landscapes

1. EAP838/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1
Title:
Dirgha Man Collection of photographs [Late 1800s-mid 1940s] Ganesh Man Chitrakar [mid 1940s- early 1950s]
Scope & Content:
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 Dirgh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
5072 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1
Title:
Glass Plate Negatives (4.5" x 6.5")
Scope & Content:
Extent: 4.5" x 6.5".
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 19th century-Mid 20th century
Extent:
TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2
Title:
Hunting
Scope & Content:
Hunting: The Terai region, with its alluvial soil, glasslands, river valleys and mixed decidous forests was once home to over 20 species of big game mammals like tiger, leopard, elephant, rhino, bear, bison and wild buffalo. It was known to be one of the best hunting grounds for Shikar or big ga...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
130 TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/1/2/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/4
Title:
Scope & Content:
Elephants crosssing the Rapti river during a hunting expedition in Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

5. EAP838/1/1/2/43

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/43
Title:
Scope & Content:
Leopards spotted in the Rapti river during a hunting trip to Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

6. EAP838/1/1/2/45

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/45
Title:
Scope & Content:
Elephants crosssing the Rapti river during a hunting expedition in Chitwan.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

7. EAP838/1/1/2/89

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/89
Title:
Scope & Content:
Elephants crossing the Rapti river in Chitwan during a hunting trip.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1910s-1930s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

8. EAP838/1/1/2/102

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/2/102
Title:
Scope & Content:
A river.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900s-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

9. EAP838/1/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5
Title:
Landscape and Temples
Scope & Content:
Landscape and Temples: The landscape and temples are from Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding cities.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
185 TIFF images

10. EAP838/1/1/5/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/1/5/3
Title:
Scope & Content:
Front view of Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath Stupa, situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley, can be credited to King Manadeva, who ruled in the beginning of the fifth century. In the course of centuries, this stupa, like many others have been repaired, renovated, and enlarged. The dome is se...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930
Extent:
1 Tiff image