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Published: 2004-10-03 05:16:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 29677; Favourites: 949; Downloads: 5608
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Nikolaus paused to stare wearily at his reflection in the empty shop window. The inside of his jackboots were soggy. He had a sneaking suspicion that there was a leak in his gasmask. The water in his water bottle tasted of mud. The leftovers of last night's soup in his mess tin also tasted of mud. His legs were tired. His tail was sore. His Mauser 98k rifle had seen too much action.

And to top it all off, he had no bread for his soup.


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EDIT: ~Amethys kindly helped me out with the correct writing on the shop window. It should now say 'fresh local specialty bread' with no mistakes. Also touched up a bit of line definition here and there.

Nikolaus is wearing the German Wehrmacht Heer private (SchΓΌtze) uniform, circa 1944. I'm not a Nazi sympatist, I just like their uniforms. That's it.

I drew this to get myself out of a temporary fanart drawing block. Interesting how little doodles can just suddenly take flight and become something much more refined.. I think this one has become my masterpiece of the week. It's rare for me to actually like one of my own original character pics enough to want to print it out.

If you look at this picture in its entire context, there's more than just the furry little rat in it. I did not put 'cute' in as one of the keywords for this painting.

Painter 6 & Photoshop 6.


Nikolaus is my own character and is Β© me, wredwrat.
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Comments: 334

CoolCSD1986 [2015-04-11 20:17:14 +0000 UTC]

This picture you've done is quite emotional, and it's pretty hard to believe that the Nazis would be able to cause so much trouble during WWII as well.

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KosmoKOYOTE [2015-02-27 19:36:22 +0000 UTC]

This picture speaks to me of the suffering and the agony all soldiers had to endure
in all the wars throughout the centuries.

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Deadmansdream [2014-09-29 19:19:59 +0000 UTC]

seen this before some years and still remembered that lonley sad rat.
just love this pic. thx.

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omargabriel83 [2014-07-11 01:51:04 +0000 UTC]

those horrible times during the Second World War, drawing good friend

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ScribblerMather [2014-05-16 20:25:35 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you made him a German soldier - it makes the picture more compelling, especially given the fact that it's 1944. Β Also, I don't think you need to worry about being mistaken for a Nazi sympathizer since the picture's focus is Nikolaus's suffering as a person, not as a member of the Nazi party.

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wredwrat In reply to ScribblerMather [2014-05-18 04:55:46 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for your comment!

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GingaTokkyu [2012-08-05 07:20:31 +0000 UTC]

wow, it looks lovely!

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Selmarkai [2012-06-26 05:35:23 +0000 UTC]

we need bread..........STAT!!!!!

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fox0509 [2011-02-27 22:19:19 +0000 UTC]

OMY FUCK NO BREAD FOR HIS SOUP OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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cosplayangel92 [2010-12-02 17:50:04 +0000 UTC]

What he is wearing is a Werhmacht uniform.Being a history major and having studied WWII,I can tell the difference.Sad and lovely picture, by the way

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retro2k [2010-03-06 23:30:15 +0000 UTC]

Good work, you did a good job on the uniform.

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nutsackcartoons [2010-02-03 12:50:22 +0000 UTC]

LOVE IT

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insertwittynickname [2009-10-20 10:42:38 +0000 UTC]

i like it. nice strong art style. and really nice colours.

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wredwrat In reply to insertwittynickname [2009-10-20 11:49:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for your comments!

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insertwittynickname In reply to wredwrat [2009-10-21 05:06:20 +0000 UTC]

no problemo.

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crimpsonlilly [2009-04-29 10:51:24 +0000 UTC]

Awwwwww *Hugs* Its okay buddy! <3

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odeusum [2009-02-05 19:05:00 +0000 UTC]

Sad, but nice.

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strawberrytenshi [2008-12-25 17:22:16 +0000 UTC]

very nice, its a great ode to art spiegelman and his work maus... i really love this painting, it has a definite voice and your own personal style. keep it up!

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pariah87 [2008-11-01 12:34:10 +0000 UTC]

So sad and beautiful... He really looks unhappy and worn out.
Thanks for sharing.

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McCoyPauley [2008-05-25 10:56:25 +0000 UTC]

Great work. I just finished reading some books about WW I + II for a literature course, and it really catches the atmosphere of some passages!

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zevl [2008-05-07 16:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful atmosphere

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Fofwner [2008-03-19 21:18:10 +0000 UTC]

Woaw, Really sweet ;D

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AllieHartley [2007-11-08 01:37:50 +0000 UTC]

very cool , i like your style

~allie~

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CynicalSavant [2007-08-28 02:40:45 +0000 UTC]

"Life is hard."

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Gargu [2007-05-03 13:46:39 +0000 UTC]

More like 1945.

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Clayed [2007-05-01 11:33:24 +0000 UTC]

I always like reflections. Very nice setting and details (bandage on tail) too.

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MagicznyOgryzek [2007-04-24 16:35:09 +0000 UTC]

he looks really sad... great work

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Rocker-Hoz [2007-03-02 05:32:42 +0000 UTC]

You really captured his sorrow. It's a very touching piece.

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Tabascofanatikerin [2007-01-31 14:07:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh my....looks gloomy, but cool!

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mitofox [2006-12-01 04:29:11 +0000 UTC]

That's an awesome composition.

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sgt-robertson [2006-10-12 22:38:15 +0000 UTC]

poor devils they didn't stand to much off a chance after france....

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Grim76 [2006-09-23 04:04:21 +0000 UTC]

Maus comes to mind with this one. Good job!

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samizzle [2006-07-20 20:09:11 +0000 UTC]

i should read other comments before i post mine, haha

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samizzle [2006-07-20 20:06:25 +0000 UTC]

this makes me think of those books (well, comicbooks) about the holocaust and whatnot...it has mice as the civilians and cats as the nazis...i think they are called Maus or something like that?

mmhm. yup. errr...yeah.

this is a very nice picture by the way

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wredwrat In reply to samizzle [2006-07-23 12:47:02 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much! Yeah i had just finished reading Maus when I drew this picture, it's a good read.

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HansvonRichtoven [2006-07-17 18:43:42 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love the coloring. I am not usually one for animals posing as humans but I thiink you pulled off the drama of an everyday soldier perfectly even if he is a mouse lol.

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wredwrat In reply to HansvonRichtoven [2006-07-18 01:32:44 +0000 UTC]

cheers!

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Edge-chan [2006-07-02 17:50:19 +0000 UTC]

Well, no idea if i commented on this one, but i'll anyway.

The picture is really beautifull and it gor feelings. All the colors are mixed perfectly and it makes it a really good job.
About Maus, i don't see the conection, really. Maus talked about the Holocaust, and this deviation shows other side of the German Army, the soldiers that fought for their country.

I really like this deviation, even i faved it congratulations.

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dexvaldex [2006-06-30 20:28:07 +0000 UTC]

awwww

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SingingRiver [2006-06-30 19:30:36 +0000 UTC]

aww he looks so sad. The feeling is nicely done!

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Vyesnna [2006-06-26 17:01:32 +0000 UTC]

cute, very good

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HlaineL [2006-06-23 12:30:46 +0000 UTC]

wah! this is a very nie piece of work! i like the whole thing-i really like your characters!
and it got featured too! congrats on that ^^

~Amy

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xiaoli [2006-06-16 09:21:59 +0000 UTC]

Lovely stuff. Reminds me of the graphic novel "Maus"

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wredwrat In reply to xiaoli [2006-06-19 04:05:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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keelorenz [2005-12-22 02:08:21 +0000 UTC]

haha yeees! great illustration and style.

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stariander [2005-12-19 22:37:57 +0000 UTC]

A german pig, how cute

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Endri-gol [2005-11-21 13:38:29 +0000 UTC]

Sth is wrong with his Mauser don't you think? After all i like it and long ago I have added this pic to my favourites

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Mountainshadow [2005-10-22 14:59:03 +0000 UTC]

There is a lot of feeling that this image conveys but I think the most powerfull of all is sadness...

EXCELENT picture...

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jesandersen [2005-10-11 16:02:05 +0000 UTC]

This is F****ing amazing. What a great idea, and carried out to perfection. Definitely worth 'ing

......

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RonnieBaby [2005-10-10 09:33:30 +0000 UTC]

If you called this 'cute', you'd be sick. It says so much more than just that. Those footstep marks, to show how heavy his footfalls really were. I wonder if his tail had been stepped on. And the rubbles, the bricks.. Everythings falling apart, but the glass, so delicate and fragile - it was still in place, and he stares into it with longing. All he wants is bread.

M3h..
*faves*

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