Create a surreal and slightly eerie sketch of this character in the style of Edward Gorey, incorporating intricate cross-hatching and subtle symbolic motifs. The young child, dressed in a blue jacket, rolled-up jeans, and boots, stands with an oversized wooden barrel balanced on their head. Their expression conveys a blend of innocence and mild confusion, evoking a sense of playful curiosity. Apply Gorey’s cross-hatching technique to emphasize the textures of the child’s clothing, the grain of the wooden barrel, and the subtle shadows on the floor. Use delicate linework to capture the soft details in the child’s hair and facial features, adding a slightly melancholic undertone without diminishing the charm of the character. The background should remain minimal, with faint architectural hints such as a wooden shelf or a few scattered plants, leaving enough negative space to isolate the character. Incorporate small symbolic elements--such as a bird silhouette hidden in the background or an abstract clock design on the barrel’s surface--hinting at themes of time, balance, or hidden meanings. Maintain a balance between the playful innocence of the child and the quiet eeriness typical of Gorey’s surreal style.