Illustrate a solitary figure with Edward Gorey's signature cross-hatching, portraying a delicate, ethereal character adorned in intricate, ornate clothing. The clothing should feature detailed patterns reminiscent of celestial symbols and gears, but reimagined with Gorey’s Victorian sensibility. The character has a pale, expressionless face, exuding an air of quiet melancholy, with sharp, stylized features. The background should be minimal, using negative space and a muted color palette to create a sense of vast emptiness, with faint, symbolic motifs like a large, mysterious clock or mechanical elements partially visible, subtly hinting at the passage of time and isolation. Emphasize shadows and texture through cross-hatching, capturing a hauntingly quiet, timeless atmosphere.