Question

1. There are two Renoirs on the wall.
2. This/That Renoir looks great.
3. Look at the Renoir on the table.
4. A Renoir is hanging on the wall.
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1. In each sentence does 'Renoir' mean Renoir's painting? Are they all grammatical?

2. Do we have to stress the first syllable or the second syllable when we pronounce 'Renoir'?

Answer 1

Yes, it's a short form to refer to one or two of Renoir's paintings. All are grammatically correct.

And yes, the first syllable of "Renoir" is stressed.
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/renoir?s=t
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Answer 2

why

Answer 3

🤔why man