Illustrate a young woman in a black lace dress inspired by Victorian fashion, using Edward Gorey’s signature cross-hatching technique to create intricate shading and texture. The dress should have ruffles and sheer fabric, with her long wavy hair drawn with detailed, fine lines. Capture the figure with an emotionless, melancholic expression, embodying Gorey’s detached character style. The background should be minimal, using negative space effectively, with subtle symbolic elements such as twisted branches or hovering birds. Prioritize meticulous linework and maintain an atmosphere of surreal elegance, balancing simplicity with gothic undertones.