This is a black and white lithograph depicting a young African American boy blowing bubbles in a field. The boy is the central figure, smiling and looking directly at the viewer. He is wearing a loose-fitting shirt and appears to be barefoot. He is blowing a large bubble, with several smaller bubbles floating around him. Behind the boy is a lush, overgrown field with tall grasses and plants. In the distance, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and a smokestack. Above the cityscape, a crescent moon is visible in the sky. At the bottom of the image, there is a scene of a battle or conflict. Cannons are firing, smoke is billowing, and a flag is waving. A boat is visible in the water. The image is titled "The Secession Bubble" and includes the phrase "It Must Burst." The lithograph was published by J.H. Bufford in Boston. The overall impression is one of hope and optimism, with the bubbles representing the fragility of the secession movement. The contrast between the peaceful scene of the boy blowing bubbles and the violent scene of the battle suggests that the secession movement is doomed to fail.