Create an illustration of a young woman with a playful pose inspired by Edward Gorey’s style, using meticulous cross-hatching to add depth and texture to her hair, clothing, and facial expression. Capture the character with a slightly stylized, simple silhouette, with neutral or subdued expressions to maintain a timeless, detached feel. Surround her with a minimalistic background, but include a few symbolic, abstract motifs reminiscent of modern graphic design elements, such as faint geometric shapes or delicate lines, to subtly suggest emotion or narrative. Use a monochromatic or muted palette with soft, sparse highlights of pink or black to balance a sense of both vintage melancholy and modern whimsy.