Royal Nepal through the lens of Richard Gordon Matzene

by Richard Gordon Matzene, Marcella Nesom Sirhandi

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First edition

Chicago: Serindia Publications, 2009 . First edition, 4to, pp. 120; numerous photographic illustrations throughout, some in color; fine copy in a fine dust jacket. In 1930, the celebrated American photographer Richard Gordon Matzene made a unique series of portraits of the ruling families of Nepal. Matzene's previous portraits of Indian royalty, admired by the Nepalese, facilitated an invitation from Nepal. Wary of British imperialist intent, which was

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