Create a portrait of a character in the style of Edward Gorey, incorporating detailed cross-hatching and precise line work. Use fine pen strokes to depict the character's hair, facial features, and clothing, adding intricate patterns and shading to create depth and texture. The character should have an unsettling yet graceful demeanor, with a blank or neutral expression that exudes a sense of coldness and detachment. Dress the character in an early 20th-century-inspired dark outfit, with flowing fabrics and delicate lacework. For the background, keep it minimal, using only a few symbolic elements like a shadowy silhouette of a bird, an antique clock, or a faint pattern of waves to subtly reference a seaside environment. Use cross-hatching to create contrast and mood, and ensure the image conveys a mysterious, slightly eerie atmosphere with a timeless quality.