Illustrate a character in Edward Gorey’s signature cross-hatching style, wearing a metallic, high-collared dress that shimmers with shades of purple and bronze. Use intricate linework and cross-hatching to depict the subtle textures of the shiny fabric, with careful attention to light and shadow to create depth and volume. Render the character’s face with simplified, slightly exaggerated features and a neutral, emotionless expression, evoking an eerie sense of calm. Maintain a minimalist background, with just a hint of a garden or a pool, using faint lines and minimal shading to avoid distracting from the character. Include a symbolic motif like a small bird in flight or a shadowy cat silhouette in the corner, to add a touch of Gothic mystery and suggest a deeper narrative. Use dense cross-hatching and delicate shading to highlight the character’s enigmatic presence and create an atmosphere of subtle tension and unease.