He sold his paintings to collectors and museums.
Meaning: The artist engaged in transactions where he exchanged his paintings for money with individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving and showcasing art.
Choice of Words: Sold means to give something to someone in exchange for money. Paintings are works of art created using paint. Collectors are people who acquire and keep items of value or interest, and Museums are institutions that house and display collections of artifacts and works of art.
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