What movement was Alexander Farmer part of?

Alexander Farmer was part of the Realism movement.

Where can I see paintings by Alexander Farmer?

Paintings by Alexander Farmer are held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Alexander Farmer — Paintings, Biography & Famous Works

Alexander Farmer is a Realism artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Alexander Farmer painted quiet, storytelling scenes in the 1860s, using oil paint to capture everyday moments with a hint of humor. In *An Anxious Hour* and *No One Knows Where the Shoe Pinches But Him Who Wears It*, he shows people dealing with small but real worries—like waiting or a hidden discomfort. His work feels like a snapshot of life you might overhear in a café. Tap *No One Knows Where the Shoe Pinches…* to see how he turns a phrase into a painting.

Works by Alexander Farmer

An Anxious Hour
No One Knows Where the Shoe Pinches But Him Who Wears It

Collections represented

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.