Alexandre Bida

Training under Eugène Delacroix is recorded. Jean-Paul Laurens is recorded as having studied under Alexandre Bida. The recorded working language is French. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history and orientalist. Work by Alexandre Bida is recorded in the collections of Smithsonian American Art Museum. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Order of Leopold II.

• Name — Alexandre Bida • Born — 1813 • Birthplace — Toulouse, France • Died — 1895 • Place of death — Buhl, German Empire • Field — Painting

He was born in Toulouse, and specialized in Orientalism and studied under Eugène Delacroix, but with an artist's eye for precision and perfection, he soon developed his own style. During Bida's youth, he traveled and worked in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and Palestine. He became well known for his exhibition shows during the period between 1847 and 1861. He was also an illustrator of the Holy Bible. As a Bible illustrator, Bida's Les Saints Evangeles was published in 1873. In it, the four gospels were enriched by his twenty-eight etchings. Of Bida's work, it was said that he brought a truth and genius that made his Christ reverent, refined, dignified, and strong. He died in Buhl, Germany in 1895 at the age of 82.

• Illustration — And Jesus Said: This Day is Salvation Come to This House, crayon paper, 62.8 × 48 cm, crayon on paper. Walters Art Museum. • Illustration — At the Fountain, 19th century, ink with scraping on cream, 22.7 x 25.2 cm. Walters Art Museum. • Illustration — Woman Kneeling at Prie-dieu, 1865 • Illustration — Frédéric and Bernerette • Illustration — An Albanian soldier • Illustration — Jesus eating with sinners and tax-collectors • Illustration — Jesus heals the leper • Illustration — Jesus and Nicodemus, 1874 • Illustration — The miracle of the fishes • Illustration — The parable of the sower

Alexandre Bida was recorded at birth as Jacques Alexandre Jean François Régis Bida. The authorities additionally record the headings F. Alexandre Bida, Jacques Alexandre Jean François Régis Bida and Bida. His recorded language was French. Other recorded relations include Jean-Baptiste Prosper Xavier Sauriac.

Alexandre Bida is recorded as having received Officer of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Order of Leopold II. Alexandre Bida is recorded at birth as Jacques Alexandre Jean François Régis Bida.