Create a monochrome pen-and-ink illustration in the style of Edward Gorey, focusing on intricate cross-hatching and fine linework. Depict a small, humanoid robot with a simple, slightly distorted design. The robot should have round, glowing eyes (suggested through white negative space) and exposed gears and wires, giving it a vintage, steampunk aesthetic. Its stance should feel slightly awkward, evoking an eerie sense of vulnerability or sentience. The background should be minimalistic yet suggest a desolate, post-apocalyptic setting through subtle details, such as broken mechanical parts or cracked terrain, leaving much of the space empty to heighten the sense of isolation. Incorporate symbolic motifs such as a single clock face or a bird-shaped gear lying on the ground to hint at a mysterious narrative. Render every detail, from the robot’s intricate mechanics to the texture of the cracked ground, with meticulous cross-hatching, capturing the eerie and elegant essence of Gorey’s style.