The phrase "acquired a large collection" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the act of obtaining or gathering a significant number of items, typically in a specific category or subject.
Example: "After years of searching, she finally acquired a large collection of rare stamps from around the world."
Alternatives: "gathered an extensive collection" or "obtained a substantial collection."
It also acquired a large collection of contemporary American art for exhibition in the United States and abroad.
On 9 December 2014 it was reported that the Science Museum, London had acquired a large collection of Patrick Moore's objects and manuscripts and memorabilia, including The Sky at Night scripts, and about 70 of his observation books, over more than 60 years, and manuscripts for astronomy and fiction books, and a 12.5 inch reflecting telescope.
While acquiring a large collection of books, periodicals, pamphlets, manuscripts, and ephemera related to Lincoln and the Civil War era, Barton also purchased privately or at auction historical materials amassed by other Lincoln collectors such as John E. Burton and Osborn H. Oldroyd.
It's easy to acquire a large collection of music through this site, so listen to the album before you download to make sure you really want the files taking up space on your computer.
Howard and Joyce acquired a large art collection and welcomed many into their home to share their love of beauty and hospitality.
Ms. Levin, an art historian who compiled the Hopper catalogue raisonné, the only extensive inventory of his work, said her suspicions were aroused decades ago by discrepancies in the accounts of how the minister had acquired such a large collection of Hopper paintings, drawings and watercolors, more than 100 of which he ultimately put up for sale.
You find you have acquired a large golden retriever.
Faced with this dilemma, last week we acquired a large jar of pickles.
The library acquired the archive — a large collection of notes, photographs, and more than 600 hours of recordings — after the rocker's wife, Laurie Anderson, decided to share it with an institution that could preserve and showcase it.
DP: This past October my department acquired a very large collection of audio by artists.
