Create a black-and-white pen-and-ink illustration inspired by Edward Gorey’s signature style, emphasizing intricate cross-hatching and fine textures. Depict a solitary figure--a child with a backpack--standing on an elevated vantage point, gazing down at a chaotic, sprawling cityscape. Render the figure with simplified, slightly distorted proportions, and maintain an air of calm, emotionless detachment in their stance and silhouette. The cityscape below should be abstract and fragmented, composed of overlapping geometric shapes and densely packed structures, suggesting disarray and decay. Use fine linework and heavy cross-hatching to build layers of depth and texture, creating a sense of overwhelming density and urban collapse. Allow the background to blur into minimalism at the edges, emphasizing negative space to create tension between the foreground and the surrounding void. Incorporate symbolic motifs such as faint outlines of birds, disconnected wires, or fragmented windows to hint at themes of isolation, abandonment, or a disjointed reality. Ensure every detail, from the textures of the backpack to the shadows cast by buildings, is intricately rendered to evoke a haunting, dystopian atmosphere while retaining Gorey’s signature eerie elegance.