Photographs of flowers has dominated the art gallery world ever since the invention of the camera. While most artists are drawn to botanical scenes because of the inherent beauty of each individual flower, Ron van Dongen's approach is one of pure dedication.
Born in Judibana, Venezuela in 1961, van Dongen was raised in Warmond, The Netherlands, and studied health science and biology at the Nederlandse Leraren Opleiding in Delft. From 1989 to 1992, he studied photography at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Soon after, van Dongen began to blend his love for science and art. The result is an ever changing garden in his backyard, consisting of exotic flowers he nurtures from seed, specifically to photograph.
Unlike his contemporaries, van Dongen plants, feeds, waters and cultivates his subjects, finalizing his dedication in a photograph. His images resonate with an intimacy only achieved through great familiarity. The result of his commitment can be seen in eight monographs that have been produced: Bloom [2006], Effusus [2006], Ops Opis [2004], Flowering Passion [2004] Rosa Ferreus [2001], Nudare [2001], Vulgaris [2000] and Albo Nero [1999].
All black & white images are available as 20 x 16" gelatin silver prints made in an edition of 50. Pieces range in price from $2200 to $2800, depending on where they are in the edition. There are some exceptions.
All CSL images are available as 20 x 16" and 40 x 32" pigment prints made in editions of 30 and 5, respectively. Pieces range in price from $2000 to $7000, depending on size and availability.
All RSL and DSL images are available as 20 x 16", 23 x 18½" and 40 x 32" pigment prints made in editions of 20, 7 and 3, respectively. Pieces range in price from $1600 to $7000, depending on size and availability.
Please call: (312) 266-2350 for prices of specific pieces.
Prices are print only unless otherwise indicated.
Abutilon pictum [SL 122], 2001
Ron van Dongen, Abutilon pictum [SL 122], 2001
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” pigment print
Edition of 50
Aeonium 'Zwartkop' [CSL 70], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Aeonium 'Zwartkop' [CSL 70], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Anemone coronaria [CSL 90], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Anemone coronaria [CSL 90], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Arisaema angustatum [CSL 33], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Arisaema angustatum [CSL 33], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Arisaema angustatum var. [SL 221], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Arisaema angustatum var. [SL 221], 2005
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Arisaema sikokianum [SL 139], 2001
Ron van Dongen, Arisaema sikokianum [SL 139], 2001
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Arisaema taiwanense [SL 106], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Arisaema taiwanense [SL 106], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” pigment print
Edition of 50
Begonia 'Barnett' [SL 118], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Begonia 'Barnett' [SL 118], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Brassia edvah loo 'Goldielockks' I [SL 39], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Brassia edvah loo 'Goldielockks' I [SL 39], 1997
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Camellia japonica [CSL 37], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Camellia japonica [CSL 37], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Campanula p. 'Cherry Bells' [SL117], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Campanula p. 'Cherry Bells' [SL117], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Chrysanthemum hybrid [SL 214], 2004
Ron van Dongen, Chrysanthemum hybrid [SL 214], 2004
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Chrysantheum hybrid [CSL 08], 2004
Ron van Dongen, Chrysantheum hybrid [CSL 08], 2004
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Cornus kousa [CSL 78], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Cornus kousa [CSL 78], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Cyclamen Cilicium [DSL056], 2014
Ron van Dongen, Cyclamen Cilicium [DSL056], 2014
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Dahlia "Duet' [CSL 81], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Dahlia "Duet' [CSL 81], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Dahlia 'Marseille' [CSL 49] , 2005
Ron van Dongen, Dahlia 'Marseille' [CSL 49] , 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Dahlia, collarette 'Mars' [SL 125], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Dahlia, collarette 'Mars' [SL 125], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Echeveria 'Blue Moon' [CSL 72], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Echeveria 'Blue Moon' [CSL 72], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Fritillaria Meleagris [DSL023], 2013
Ron van Dongen, Fritillaria Meleagris [DSL023], 2013
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Gentiana acaulis-h, ‘Maxima' [RSL027], 2015
Ron van Dongen, Gentiana acaulis-h, ‘Maxima' [RSL027], 2015
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Gentiana acaulis-h. ‘Maxima’ [DSL061], 2015
Ron van Dongen, Gentiana acaulis-h. ‘Maxima’ [DSL061], 2015
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Helianthus annuus 'Autumn' [CSL 77], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Helianthus annuus 'Autumn' [CSL 77], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Helleborus orientalis 'Monsequer,' [SL 202], 2004
Ron van Dongen, Helleborus orientalis 'Monsequer,' [SL 202], 2004
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Helleborus x hibridus 'Haiku' [CSL 21], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Helleborus x hibridus 'Haiku' [CSL 21], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Hippeastrum 'Papillo' [CSL 18], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Hippeastrum 'Papillo' [CSL 18], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Hippeastrum ‘Papilio’ [RSL059], 2016
Ron van Dongen, Hippeastrum ‘Papilio’ [RSL059], 2016
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Kalanchoe beharensis I [CSL 73], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Kalanchoe beharensis I [CSL 73], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Kalanchoe beharensis II [CSL 74], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Kalanchoe beharensis II [CSL 74], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Lapageria rosea 'Alba' [SL 90], 1999
Ron van Dongen, Lapageria rosea 'Alba' [SL 90], 1999
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” pigment print
Edition of 50
Lathyrus odoratus ‘Unwin’s Butterfly Striped’ II [DSL030], 2013
Ron van Dongen, Lathyrus odoratus ‘Unwin’s Butterfly Striped’ II [DSL030], 2013
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Mina Lobata [CSL 166], 2002
Ron van Dongen, Mina Lobata [CSL 166], 2002
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Narcissus 'Tutankhamen' [wow 42], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Narcissus 'Tutankhamen' [wow 42], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Nelumbo nucifera 'Maya' II [SL 124], 2000
Ron van Dongen, Nelumbo nucifera 'Maya' II [SL 124], 2000
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Nelumbo nucifers 'Maya' I [wow 50], 2001
Ron van Dongen, Nelumbo nucifers 'Maya' I [wow 50], 2001
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Nigella damascena [RSL034], 2015
Ron van Dongen, Nigella damascena [RSL034], 2015
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Paeonia ‘Coral Charm’ [RSL072], 2016
Ron van Dongen, Paeonia ‘Coral Charm’ [RSL072], 2016
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Papaver 'Black Cloud' [CSL 51], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Papaver 'Black Cloud' [CSL 51], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Papaver nudicaule III [SL 23], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Papaver nudicaule III [SL 23], 1997
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Papaver Nudicaule [CSL 01], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Papaver Nudicaule [CSL 01], 1997
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Pelargonium 'Vancouver Centennial' [SL 186], 2003
Ron van Dongen, Pelargonium 'Vancouver Centennial' [SL 186], 2003
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Petunia x hybrida ‘Fortunia Silver Vein’ [DSL009], 2013
Ron van Dongen, Petunia x hybrida ‘Fortunia Silver Vein’ [DSL009], 2013
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Pinellia ternata [SL 37], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Pinellia ternata [SL 37], 1997
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Podophyllum pleianthum [CSL 41], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Podophyllum pleianthum [CSL 41], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Rosa 'Arora' [wow 53], 2001
Ron van Dongen, Rosa 'Arora' [wow 53], 2001
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16" gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Rosa 'Black Beauty' II [SL 195], 2003
Ron van Dongen, Rosa 'Black Beauty' II [SL 195], 2003
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Rosa 'Carvalhlo' [SL 210], 2004
Ron van Dongen, Rosa 'Carvalhlo' [SL 210], 2004
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Rosa 'Grace de Monaco' [SL 153], 2002
Ron van Dongen, Rosa 'Grace de Monaco' [SL 153], 2002
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50
Rosa 'Ophelia' I [SL 72], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Rosa 'Ophelia' I [SL 72], 1997
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” pigment print
Edition of 50
Thunbergia grandiflora [CSL 55], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Thunbergia grandiflora [CSL 55], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Tulipa humilis violacea [DSL024], 2014
Ron van Dongen, Tulipa humilis violacea [DSL024], 2014
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Tulipa ‘Aleppo’ (Mutant) [RSL071], 2016
Ron van Dongen, Tulipa ‘Aleppo’ (Mutant) [RSL071], 2016
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Tulipa ‘Blue Parrot’ [RSL061], 2016
Ron van Dongen, Tulipa ‘Blue Parrot’ [RSL061], 2016
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16", 23 x 18½", 40 x 32" pigment print
Edition of 20, 7, 3
Viola 'Crown Azure' [CSL 30], 2005
Ron van Dongen, Viola 'Crown Azure' [CSL 30], 2005
From the Color Photographs series
20 x 16”, 40 x 32” pigment print
Edition of 30, 5
Zantedeschia 'Neroli' [SL 19], 1997
Ron van Dongen, Zantedeschia 'Neroli' [SL 19], 1997
From the Black and White Photographs series
20 x 16” gelatin silver print
Edition of 50