A monochromatic illustration of a woman with a haunting expression, her face partially obscured by shadows, rendered in Edward Gorey’s signature style. The character’s long, wavy hair is meticulously detailed using fine cross-hatching to emphasize the texture and contrast with her pale, emotionless face. Her dark eyes are depicted with deep, hollow shadows, evoking an unsettling gaze. The background is minimal and abstract, featuring sparse, vertical lines that suggest a sense of confinement or bars, hinting at an ominous setting. Introduce a subtle symbolic motif, such as a single black bird perched nearby or a delicate spiderweb in the corner, adding to the eerie atmosphere. The overall composition should evoke a sense of melancholy and quiet menace, capturing the ethereal beauty and haunting tension typical of Gorey’s illustrations.