Original: Vincent Willem van Gogh (,;; 30 March 1853 - 29 July 1890) was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose work had a far-reaching influence on 20th century art for its vivid colors and emotional impact.
Simplified: Vincent Willem van Gogh (Dutch: faÅ Ë xÉ "x, or English: Ë vÃ n Ë É É 'x, 30 March 1853 - 29 July 1890) was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter. His work had a great influence on 20th century art because of its striking colors and emotional power.