Carl Lawless a distinctive landscape painter with unique perspective and beautiful execution.  Almost exclusively painting in a square format, Lawless added depth, color and an subtle modernist flair to his impressionist landscapes.  This winter landscape entitled "Mountain Village" demonstrates the considerable depth Lawless could apply to his winter landscapes with birches in the foreground directing your eye towards the village and mountains in the background.  Dashes of color in the homes and the rich blue sky lead your eyes to dance throughout the composition.  It is signed lower right and titled on the stretcher.