Create an illustration that merges the surreal elegance of a floral-clad woman in an ornate translucent gown with Edward Gorey’s distinct artistic style. Capture the character's serene yet enigmatic expression through intricate cross-hatching, ensuring that the fine lines bring depth and shading to her face and delicate hands. Her wide-brimmed hat should evoke subtle mystery, with minimal texture etched into its fabric to echo Gorey's characteristic detail. The gown should feature highly detailed floral patterns, with each petal and leaf etched through fine, deliberate strokes, creating the illusion of delicate translucency. Use cross-hatching to reflect light subtly across the fabric, giving it a surreal shimmer. The background should be reduced to a minimalist, faintly abstract field with sparse symbolic elements--perhaps a clock or bird hovering in the periphery, emphasizing themes of fleeting beauty and time. Let the colors remain muted except for key highlights on the flowers, which can evoke a sense of vibrant yet nostalgic melancholy.