In the iconic style reminiscent of Hergé/ this pen-and-ink illustration captures the heartache of loneliness within a cramped/ messy San Francisco apartment. The composition centers on a forlorn woman/ lost in her thoughts as she sits amidst clutter and disarray. As dusk settles over the city outside her large windows/ the warm glow of golden hour casts a melancholic hue upon the room/ contrasting sharply with the somber mood within. Hergé's renowned line work is on full display in this masterpiece/ as delicate details capture every curve and crevice of the woman's worn surroundings/ weaving a tale of sadness through the lines themselves. The color scheme echoes the emotional weight of the scene: rich golds and ambers bathe the room in a warm/ inviting light that starkly highlights the shadows and muted tones within the apartment. This striking illustration is a testament to Hergé's storytelling prowess as well as his ability to imbue scenes with an emotional depth and visual richness rarely seen in pen-and-ink artistry.