This essay compares and contrasts two works of art - El Greco's The Burial of the Count of Orgaz and Georgia O'Keeffe's Red Poppy No. 1 - focusing on their use of color, subject matter, and intended effects.
El Greco's The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, painted in 1586, depicts a burial scene set against a dramatic night sky filled with blues, greens, and purples. The figures in the foreground stand out prominently due to their warm, golden hues. El Greco uses cool and warm colors intentionally to distinguish between the earthly and heavenly realms