Louis Eilshemius’ "Cabs for Hire" captures a bustling, urban scene, where horse-drawn cabs line the street awaiting passengers. The mood of the painting is both lively and dynamic, with the figures and vehicles placed against a backdrop of early 20th-century city life. Eilshemius’ characteristic style, using bold brushwork and a simplified palette, emphasizes the energy and pace of city living, as well as the fleeting moments in everyday life.