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By KEVIN McCOY Staff Writer

Vaclav Vytlacil, an influential modernist painter and founder of the American Abstract Artists’ group who died at his Sparkill home last week at the age of 91, lived a life of vibrant colors and bold geometric designs.

Influenced by Cezanne and Picasso, his career began early in the century and continued almost until his death. Mr. Vytlacil painted still