Earl Oliver Hurst was born in 1898 in New York. Despite some difficulties, he had an exceptionally successful career. His amazing artwork earned him a place in the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.
His list of clients includes American Weekly, Nabisco, Royal Crown Cola and General Electric.
The guy’s torso has a clear FORCE Shape in the illustration below. Notice the Applied FORCE on his back, as he pulls the dragon out of the doorway.